GERALD A. LAWSON ACAD OF THE ARTS MATH AND SCI

Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 624 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Gerald A. Lawson Academy of the Arts, Math, and Science**, located in the South Los Angeles area, is a public elementary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is named in honor of Gerald A. Lawson, a pioneering African American engineer and video game designer known for his work on the development of the interchangeable game cartridge. In line with its namesake, the academy places a deliberate emphasis on integrating arts, mathematics, and scientific inquiry into its core curriculum to help students build a strong foundational skillset for future academic success.

As a neighborhood school, Lawson Academy serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment that focuses on preparing students for middle school and beyond. The school strives to foster a supportive culture that values both creative expression through the arts and analytical thinking through STEM-related subjects. By combining a standard academic program with specialized focus areas, the institution aims to nurture a diverse student body, encouraging them to pursue innovation and critical thinking in an evolving technological landscape.

For more information, contact Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci at (323) 565-3650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.