Lucille J. Smith Elementary

smith.lawndalesd.net/

335 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lucille J. Smith Elementary is a public school located in Lawndale, California, and is part of the Lawndale Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. Its mission is centered on creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through effective instruction and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of a district dedicated to modernizing educational practices and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for a diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Lawndale Elementary School District, Lucille J. Smith Elementary prioritizes school-wide initiatives that promote student achievement and prepare children for success in higher grade levels. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or district policies, the official school district website at http://www.lawndalesd.net serves as the primary resource for updates and community news.

335

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	244
Black	41
Asian	25
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
244 (72.8 %)
Black
41 (12.2 %)
Asian
25 (7.5 %)
White
18 (5.4 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)970-2915
Website:	http://smith.lawndalesd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 52