Harry Bridges Span

1,194 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Harry Bridges Span School, located in Wilmington, California, is a public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) that serves students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. Named after the historic labor leader and longshoreman Harry Bridges, the school reflects the working-class roots and maritime identity of the Wilmington community. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, emphasizing a supportive environment as students transition into their adolescent years.

Academically, the school focuses on building core competencies while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and community engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, Harry Bridges Span aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school and beyond. The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, often drawing upon the industrial and historical significance of the nearby Port of Los Angeles to enrich its educational programming and provide students with a sense of place and local pride.

1,194

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

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:	(310)522-5400
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	997
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

6th

7th

8th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Harry Bridges Span
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)