York

471 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

York Elementary School, located at 11838 S. York Ave. in Hawthorne, California, is part of the Hawthorne School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students. It operates within a suburban setting, aiming to foster a supportive environment that encourages student growth, literacy, and core social-emotional development.

As a neighborhood school, York Elementary emphasizes community engagement and works to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Like other schools in the district, it is dedicated to preparing students for middle school through a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Hawthorne area, striving to create a safe and inclusive space where students can build the skills necessary for their future academic success.

471

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for York
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	358
Black	80
Asian	8
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
358 (76.0 %)
Black
80 (17.0 %)
White
11 (2.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)675-1189
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 90

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 76