School Overview
Esperanza Elementary, located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated in a densely populated urban area, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a foundational academic environment for a diverse student population. Its mission centers on fostering student achievement through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Esperanza Elementary prioritizes creating a supportive school culture that values inclusivity and student well-being. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to support English language learners and families in the surrounding neighborhood, reflecting the unique demographic needs of the 90017 zip code. By emphasizing the partnership between parents, educators, and the community, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational space that encourages students to reach their full potential despite the challenges often associated with high-density urban settings.
577
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperanza Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic539
Black21
Asian6
Two or More3
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    539 (93.4%)
  • Black
    21 (3.6%)
  • White
    7 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.5%)
  • 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: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (213)484-0326
Website: http://esperanzaes.lausd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 560
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 111
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 81
Grade 3 107
Grade 4 101
Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Esperanza Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten111
Grade 176
Grade 281
Grade 3107
Grade 4101
Grade 5101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Esperanza Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26245.4%
Male31554.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)