Ford Boulevard Elementary

1112 South Ford Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022

fordblvdes.lausd.org

722 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ford Boulevard Elementary is a public school located in the East Los Angeles area and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, striving to create a safe and nurturing environment that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s academic programs are designed to align with state standards while incorporating district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and supporting English language learners. By utilizing the resources available through the LAUSD network, Ford Boulevard Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and families to support student well-being. The school's commitment to community engagement and student-centered instruction remains a hallmark of its efforts to foster a positive learning culture within the 90022 zip code.

722

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ford Boulevard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	694
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	12

Hispanic
694 (96.1%)
Two or More
12 (1.7%)
White
8 (1.1%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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)268-8508
Website:	http://fordblvdes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	667
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 136

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 141