Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary

22215 Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

www.furgesones.us

297 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Venn W. Furgeson Elementary School is located in the city of Hawaiian Gardens, California, and is part of the ABC Unified School District. As a public elementary school serving students in grades TK–6, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The campus acts as a central hub for the small, close-knit community of Hawaiian Gardens. Beyond its standard curriculum, Furgeson Elementary typically engages in district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and fostering inclusive classrooms. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on community involvement, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student curiosity, academic rigor, and positive citizenship.

297

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	287
Asian	2
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
287 (96.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
White
3 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7855
Website:	http://www.furgesones.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 67

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 39