Alvarado Elementary

1900 East 21st St.
Signal Hill, CA 90755

alvarado.lbschools.net/

390 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alvarado Elementary School, located in Signal Hill, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Long Beach Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while cultivating a sense of curiosity and personal responsibility.

The campus culture at Alvarado Elementary is defined by a strong partnership between dedicated educators, engaged parents, and the surrounding Signal Hill neighborhood. The school prioritizes creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its focus on both core academic standards and holistic development, Alvarado Elementary strives to empower its students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and active, contributing members of their community.

390

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alvarado Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	191
Black	49
Asian	100
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
191 (49.0%)
Asian
100 (25.6%)
Black
49 (12.6%)
White
26 (6.7%)
Two or More
22 (5.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)591-7477
Website:	http://alvarado.lbschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 81

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alvarado Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alvarado Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	48.2%
Male	202	51.8%

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