Gardner Street Elementary

7450 Hawthorn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

www.gardnerstreetschool.org

361 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gardner Street Elementary School, located in the heart of Hollywood, serves a diverse student population within the Los Angeles Unified School District. As a neighborhood school with a long-standing history, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while often integrating enrichment opportunities to engage students in both academic and social development.

Beyond standard instruction, Gardner Street Elementary is known for leveraging its vibrant location to create unique learning experiences. The school typically benefits from an active parent and community network, which supports various programs and campus initiatives. By balancing traditional classroom education with a commitment to student well-being and inclusivity, Gardner Street aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success.

361

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardner Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	124
Black	35
Asian	11
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
136 (37.7%)
Hispanic
124 (34.3%)
Two or More
53 (14.7%)
Black
35 (9.7%)
Asian
11 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)876-4710
Website:	http://www.gardnerstreetschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 76

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gardner Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gardner Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	51.2%
Male	176	48.8%

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