Eucalyptus

12044 South Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

709 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eucalyptus Elementary School, located at 12044 S. Eucalyptus Ave. in Hawthorne, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Hawthorne School District. The campus is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially.

As part of the Hawthorne community, Eucalyptus Elementary emphasizes the importance of school-family partnerships to ensure student success. The school typically provides various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting a culture of learning and citizenship. By offering a structured curriculum and access to extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school and a lifetime of learning.

709

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eucalyptus
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	560
Black	80
Asian	20
Two or More	13
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
560 (79.0%)
Black
80 (11.3%)
Asian
20 (2.8%)
White
18 (2.5%)
Two or More
13 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.1%)

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:	Hawthorne
Phone:	(310)675-3369
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	188

* 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 144

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 104