First Street Elementary

2820 East First St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1stes.lausd.org

349 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

First Street Elementary is a public school located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), it serves a predominantly Hispanic community, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and demographic makeup of its surrounding area. The school is situated in a dense urban environment, acting as a foundational educational hub for families living in the 90033 zip code.

The school is dedicated to providing core primary education, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Like many schools in the LAUSD system, First Street Elementary emphasizes creating an inclusive and supportive environment for a diverse student body, often navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in serving a large metropolitan community. It remains a key focal point for neighborhood engagement and early childhood development in East Los Angeles.

349

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for First Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	340
Black	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
340 (97.4%)
White
6 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)
Black
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)269-0138
Website:	http://1stes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 57

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for First Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for First Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	49%
Male	178	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)