Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary

615 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary, located in the 4th District of Long Beach, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is named in honor of Olivia Nieto Herrera, a dedicated educator and community advocate whose legacy reflects the school's focus on service and academic excellence. Beyond its core curriculum, the school typically provides various resources, such as after-school programs and parent engagement initiatives, to help strengthen the connection between the classroom and the local community. By focusing on individualized attention and a well-rounded educational experience, Herrera Elementary strives to be a cornerstone for families in the Long Beach area.

615

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	437
Black	63
Asian	77
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
437 (71.1%)
Asian
77 (12.5%)
Black
63 (10.2%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
White
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)494-5101
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
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 102

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	123
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	45.5%
Male	335	54.5%

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