Cimarron Avenue Elementary

cimarronavees.lausd.org

261 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cimarron Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hawthorne, California, serving as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students in grades Pre-K through 5. Its educational philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Cimarron Avenue Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the importance of parental engagement in the academic process. The campus offers various programs designed to support diverse learning needs, focusing on core curriculum standards while promoting a culture of inclusivity. By leveraging the resources provided by the LAUSD, the school strives to equip its students with the essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills necessary for success in an increasingly diverse and global society.

261

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cimarron Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	63
Black	156
Asian	1
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	6

Black
156 (59.8%)
Hispanic
63 (24.1%)
Two or More
33 (12.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (2.3%)
White
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	(323)757-1226
Website:	http://cimarronavees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 62

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 35