Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet

www.lomitamagnet.org

853 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet is a specialized elementary school located in Lomita, California, operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a magnet program, the school is designed to provide an enriched academic environment that places a primary focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating these subjects into the core curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper curiosity about the natural world and technological innovation in students from an early age.

Beyond its focus on technical academics, Lomita Magnet is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes collaboration and hands-on learning. The school utilizes its magnet designation to offer specialized resources and instructional strategies intended to prepare students for the demands of 21st-century education. By bridging the gap between standard classroom instruction and real-world scientific inquiry, the school seeks to equip its students with a strong foundation for future academic success in advanced middle and high school programs.

853

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	500
Black	107
Asian	114
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
500 (58.6%)
Asian
114 (13.4%)
Black
107 (12.5%)
White
70 (8.2%)
Two or More
51 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)784-6700
Website:	http://www.lomitamagnet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 143

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 154