Ellen Ochoa Learning Center

ellenochoa.lausd.org

1,052 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ellen Ochoa Learning Center, located in Cudahy, California, is a unique K-8 public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named after the first Hispanic woman to go to space, the school emphasizes academic excellence and character development in a supportive community environment. It serves a diverse student population, focusing on building strong foundations in literacy and mathematics while providing a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their interests and reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and family involvement. By fostering a culture of high expectations and inclusivity, Ellen Ochoa Learning Center strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in a global society.

1,052

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	1,041
Two or More	4

Hispanic
1,041 (99.0%)
White
7 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)869-1300
Website:	http://ellenochoa.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,052
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	973
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 133

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 180