Eucalyptus

12044 S. Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

715 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eucalyptus Elementary School, located at 12044 S. Eucalyptus Ave. in Hawthorne, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Hawthorne School District. The campus is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially.

As part of the Hawthorne community, Eucalyptus Elementary emphasizes the importance of school-family partnerships to ensure student success. The school typically provides various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting a culture of learning and citizenship. By offering a structured curriculum and access to extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school and a lifetime of learning.

715

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eucalyptus
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	557
Black	88
Asian	24
Two or More	9
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
557 (77.9 %)
Black
88 (12.3 %)
Asian
24 (3.4 %)
White
13 (1.8 %)
American Indian
12 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.7 %)
Two or More
9 (1.3 %)

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:	Hawthorne
Phone:	(310)675-3369
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	188

* 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

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 118