Aldama Elementary

www.aldamaes-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

371 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Aldama Elementary, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on arts integration and its commitment to fostering a community-oriented environment. By emphasizing a well-rounded education, Aldama seeks to balance traditional academic standards with creative expression, often utilizing the school's unique campus culture to engage both students and local families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Aldama Elementary is noted for its active parental involvement and various enrichment programs. The school community frequently collaborates on events and initiatives that support student growth and school improvement, reflecting the diverse and vibrant character of the surrounding Northeast Los Angeles area. As an LAUSD campus, it provides essential educational services while striving to maintain an inclusive atmosphere that supports the diverse social and academic needs of its student body.

371

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)255-1434
Website:	http://www.aldamaes-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Aldama Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)