Janie P. Abbott Elementary

abbott.mylusd.org/

480 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Janie P. Abbott Elementary School, located in Lynwood, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lynwood Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students to meet the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Beyond its focus on core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, Janie P. Abbott Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and community members, believing that collaborative engagement is key to student success. With a commitment to providing a safe, welcoming campus, the school staff works to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, think critically, and participate actively in their own educational journey.

480

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Janie P. Abbott Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	461
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
461 (96.0 %)
Black
12 (2.5 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lynwood Unified
Phone:	(310)603-1498
Website:	http://abbott.mylusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 100

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 77