Del Aire Elementary

612 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Juan De Anza Elementary, located in Hawthorne, California, is a public school serving students in the Wiseburn Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of essential social-emotional skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating modern teaching strategies and technology to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic focus, Juan De Anza Elementary is recognized for being a community-centered institution that encourages parental involvement and active engagement from families. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that aim to create a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and the local Hawthorne community, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged to reach their full potential.

612

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Aire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	289
Black	79
Asian	75
Two or More	72
American Indian	1

Hispanic
289 (47.2%)
White
96 (15.7%)
Black
79 (12.9%)
Asian
75 (12.3%)
Two or More
72 (11.8%)
American Indian
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:	Wiseburn Unified
Phone:	(310)725-2100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 129

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 96