Helen Keller Elementary

helenkeller.mylusd.org/

471 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Helen Keller Elementary School, located on Palm Avenue in Lynwood, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lynwood Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while instilling the values of perseverance and community responsibility, honoring the legacy of its namesake, Helen Keller.

Beyond its core academic instruction, the school strives to build strong partnerships between families, educators, and the surrounding Lynwood community. Through various school programs and resources accessible via their official website, Helen Keller Elementary encourages parent involvement and student participation in enrichment activities. The school remains committed to closing achievement gaps and providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every student is empowered to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

471

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Keller Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	429
Black	34
Asian	4

Hispanic
429 (91.1 %)
Black
34 (7.2 %)
White
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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)886-5700
Website:	http://helenkeller.mylusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 90

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 62