Fourth Street Elementary

420 South Amalia Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022

4thstes.lausd.org

303 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Fourth Street Elementary, located in the East Los Angeles neighborhood of Belvedere, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is deeply rooted in its local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. Its mission emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and fostering a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood.

Academically, the school follows the standard LAUSD curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy and mathematics. Beyond core subjects, Fourth Street Elementary often prioritizes programs that support English Language Learners and holistic student growth. By maintaining a structured and supportive campus culture, the school strives to ensure that its diverse student body has access to the resources necessary to thrive academically while feeling safe and encouraged throughout their early educational journey.

303

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fourth Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	302
Asian	1

Hispanic
302 (99.7%)
Asian
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)266-0182
Website:	http://4thstes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 87