One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary

153rdstes.lausd.org

363 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary School is a public school located in Gardena, California, serving as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills. By operating within the LAUSD system, the school follows standardized curricula while striving to meet the diverse needs of the local Gardena community.

The school places an emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Through various school programs and resources, 153rd Street Elementary encourages parental involvement and community engagement to help bolster student achievement. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic calendars, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to visit the school’s official website for the most up-to-date information regarding district policies and campus events.

363

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	251
Black	67
Asian	19
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
251 (69.1%)
Black
67 (18.5%)
Two or More
21 (5.8%)
Asian
19 (5.2%)
White
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)323-1029
Website:	http://153rdstes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 76

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 67