Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary

www.moffittmax.org

557 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary, located in Norwalk, California, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community within the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages students to achieve their personal best. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic and social success through a combination of rigorous instruction and character development.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a strong community spirit, often referred to as the "Moffitt Max" pride. The campus emphasizes the importance of family and community involvement, providing various resources and programs to ensure that both students and parents feel connected to the school environment. With its dedicated staff and proactive approach to education, Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Norwalk neighborhood, striving to create a safe and engaging space where young learners can grow, innovate, and thrive.

557

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	486
Black	27
Asian	21
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
486 (87.3 %)
Black
27 (4.8 %)
Asian
21 (3.8 %)
Two or More
12 (2.2 %)
White
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-3650
Website:	http://www.moffittmax.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 121

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 99