One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary

186thstes.lausd.org

579 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary, located in Gardena, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work together to create a safe and inclusive environment conducive to learning.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school integrates various programs designed to enrich the student experience and prepare them for future success. The campus environment promotes civic responsibility and character development, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through its website and community engagement efforts, 186th Street Elementary maintains active communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure that parents remain closely involved in their children's educational journey.

579

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	417
Black	83
Asian	18
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
417 (72.0%)
Black
83 (14.3%)
Two or More
43 (7.4%)
Asian
18 (3.1%)
White
17 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)324-1153
Website:	http://186thstes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 116

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 87