La Escuelita

www.ousd.org/laescuelita

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Escuelita Elementary, located in the heart of Oakland, California, is a dual-immersion public school that serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong commitment to bilingualism and biliteracy, the school operates under the Oakland Unified School District with a mission to foster academic excellence while celebrating the cultural backgrounds of its students. The campus is part of a broader educational complex that shares space with the Edna Brewer Middle School, creating a unique environment that emphasizes community connection and long-term academic continuity.

Beyond its core curriculum, La Escuelita is widely recognized for its inclusive and collaborative school culture. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning and community engagement, encouraging parents and neighborhood residents to take an active role in school activities and decision-making. By integrating rigorous academics with Spanish-English language acquisition, La Escuelita aims to prepare students to be globally minded citizens who are equipped to thrive in a multicultural society.

272

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Escuelita
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	135
Black	36
Asian	57
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
135 (49.6 %)
Asian
57 (21.0 %)
Black
36 (13.2 %)
Two or More
27 (9.9 %)
White
12 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-2121
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/laescuelita
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 62

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 41