William Anderson Elementary

anderson.lawndalesd.net/

609 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William Anderson Elementary is a public school located in Lawndale, California, serving students within the Lawndale Elementary School District. Situated on West 154th Street, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its young learners, focusing on essential core subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment. As part of the broader district, the school works to prepare its students for future academic success by emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the district ensures that parents have access to school policies, calendars, and academic resources, reflecting a commitment to transparency and communication. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and well-rounded growth, William Anderson Elementary strives to serve as a stable and enriching educational anchor for the Lawndale community.

609

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Anderson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	459
Black	48
Asian	59
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
459 (75.4 %)
Asian
59 (9.7 %)
Black
48 (7.9 %)
Two or More
19 (3.1 %)
White
17 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Lawndale Elementary
Phone:	(310)676-0197
Website:	http://anderson.lawndalesd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 101

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 125