138th Street

434 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Peter Burnett Elementary, located in Hawthorne, California, serves as a neighborhood school within the Lawndale Elementary School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a supportive environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse suburban community, the school works to foster inclusivity and prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Peter Burnett Elementary typically offers various programs designed to engage students and support working families, such as after-school enrichment activities and academic interventions. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, encouraging parents and guardians to participate in school events and decision-making processes. By prioritizing a structured learning atmosphere and strong staff-student relationships, the school aims to cultivate a positive educational experience for the children of the Hawthorne area.

434

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for 138th Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	250
Black	38
Asian	24
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
250 (57.6 %)
White
78 (18.0 %)
Two or More
41 (9.4 %)
Black
38 (8.8 %)
Asian
24 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Wiseburn Unified
Phone:	(310)725-2151
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 148