Steve Luther Elementary

391 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Steve Luther Elementary School, located in the city of La Palma, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Centralia Elementary School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic standards while encouraging the social and emotional growth of its student body, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in maintaining a positive school culture. Beyond its core curriculum, Steve Luther Elementary often integrates enrichment programs and community-focused initiatives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Its location in a suburban setting allows for a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it a focal point for families in the La Palma area who value neighborhood-based education and academic excellence.

391

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steve Luther Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	165
Black	12
Asian	123
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
165 (42.2 %)
Asian
123 (31.5 %)
White
54 (13.8 %)
Two or More
32 (8.2 %)
Black
12 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (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:	Cypress Elementary
Phone:	(714)220-6918
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 71

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 68