San Miguel Elementary

9801 San Miguel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280

676 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Miguel Elementary, located at 9801 San Miguel Ave. in South Gate, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the South Gate area, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school environment is structured to support the diverse needs of its student population, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, San Miguel Elementary typically engages in various district-led initiatives aimed at preparing students for middle school success. The school plays an active role in the South Gate community, often serving as a central hub for families and neighborhood engagement. By prioritizing teacher-student collaboration and parent involvement, San Miguel Elementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that helps students build the essential skills necessary to navigate their future educational pathways.

676

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)567-0511
Website:	http://sanmiguelpumas.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
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

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th