School Overview
Charles H. Kim Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named after the late Charles H. Kim, a prominent community leader and the first Korean American to be appointed to the Los Angeles Board of Education, the school serves as a focal point for a diverse, urban student population. The campus is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academics while reflecting the cultural richness of the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the LAUSD system, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards with a focus on student achievement and community engagement. The school’s mission generally revolves around fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining strong ties to the local community and providing resources through the district’s infrastructure, Charles H. Kim Elementary strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with the social and developmental needs of its young scholars.
467
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
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: (213)368-5600
Website: http://www.kim-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 429
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Charles H. Kim Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)