Amestoy Elementary

amestoyes.lausd.org

623 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Amestoy Elementary School is a public school located in Gardena, California, serving students as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging its position within the diverse Gardena community, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Amestoy Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and collaborative campus culture that involves both parents and the local community. The school utilizes various resources and programs to address the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to close achievement gaps and encourage a love for lifelong learning. As a neighborhood institution, it serves as a vital hub for families, focusing on both the intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being of its students.

623

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amestoy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	448
Black	118
Asian	37
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
448 (71.9%)
Black
118 (18.9%)
Asian
37 (5.9%)
Two or More
11 (1.8%)
White
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)327-5592
Website:	http://amestoyes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	512
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 107

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 109