Lorena Street Elementary

1015 South Lorena St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023

lorenastes.lausd.org

383 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lorena Street Elementary School is a public school located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on South Lorena Street, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, providing a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding area. The school focuses on delivering core academic instruction while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners meet state standards and prepare for middle school.

As part of the LAUSD system, the school follows the district’s broader curriculum and policies, emphasizing student achievement and inclusivity. Because it is located in a historically vibrant and diverse neighborhood, Lorena Street Elementary typically reflects the cultural demographics of East Los Angeles. Families and community members often utilize the school’s online portal to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide resources that support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

383

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lorena Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	375
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
375 (97.9%)
White
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
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)268-1128
Website:	http://lorenastes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 79

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lorena Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lorena Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	47%
Male	203	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)