ARTURO SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arturo Sanchez Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified school district, located in Norwalk, CA with about 331 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 12 teachers, Arturo Sanchez Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Arturo Sanchez Elementary, located in Norwalk, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of responsible, lifelong learners. By focusing on a rigorous, standards-based curriculum, the faculty aims to provide each student with the essential tools and support necessary to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

Beyond the classroom, Arturo Sanchez Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s programs are designed to celebrate student achievement while fostering character development and personal integrity. With a commitment to equity and innovation, the institution strives to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential within a safe and collaborative educational setting.

For more information, contact Arturo Sanchez Elementary at (562) 210-4315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11960 E. 162nd St.
Norwalk, CA 90650-7228
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ARTURO SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Norwalk, CA with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
12
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 331 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ARTURO SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.4%
Asian
4.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
White
0.6%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.