HARRY BRIDGES SPAN

Harry Bridges Span is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Wilmington, CA with about 1,212 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 49 teachers, Harry Bridges Span 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.

Harry Bridges Span School, located in Wilmington, California, is a public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) that serves students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. Named after the historic labor leader and longshoreman Harry Bridges, the school reflects the working-class roots and maritime identity of the Wilmington community. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, emphasizing a supportive environment as students transition into their adolescent years.

Academically, the school focuses on building core competencies while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and community engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, Harry Bridges Span aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school and beyond. The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, often drawing upon the industrial and historical significance of the nearby Port of Los Angeles to enrich its educational programming and provide students with a sense of place and local pride.

For more information, contact Harry Bridges Span at (310) 522-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.