Arturo Sanchez Elementary

11960 E. 162nd St.
Norwalk, CA 90650

www.sanchezelementary.org

258 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arturo Sanchez Elementary, located in Norwalk, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of responsible, lifelong learners. By focusing on a rigorous, standards-based curriculum, the faculty aims to provide each student with the essential tools and support necessary to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

Beyond the classroom, Arturo Sanchez Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s programs are designed to celebrate student achievement while fostering character development and personal integrity. With a commitment to equity and innovation, the institution strives to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential within a safe and collaborative educational setting.

258

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arturo Sanchez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	238
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	5

Hispanic
238 (92.2 %)
Asian
11 (4.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.9 %)
White
3 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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)210-4315
Website:	http://www.sanchezelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 40

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 50