Aldama Elementary

632 North Avenue 50
Los Angeles, CA 90042

aldamaes.lausd.org

329 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Aldama Elementary, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on arts integration and its commitment to fostering a community-oriented environment. By emphasizing a well-rounded education, Aldama seeks to balance traditional academic standards with creative expression, often utilizing the school's unique campus culture to engage both students and local families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Aldama Elementary is noted for its active parental involvement and various enrichment programs. The school community frequently collaborates on events and initiatives that support student growth and school improvement, reflecting the diverse and vibrant character of the surrounding Northeast Los Angeles area. As an LAUSD campus, it provides essential educational services while striving to maintain an inclusive atmosphere that supports the diverse social and academic needs of its student body.

329

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aldama Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	281
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
281 (85.4%)
White
33 (10.0%)
Two or More
10 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)255-1434
Website:	http://aldamaes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 72

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Aldama Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Aldama Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	52%
Male	158	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)