Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary

1471 East 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

96thstes.lausd.org

527 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary School is a public school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated in the 90002 zip code, the school serves a diverse community, focusing on providing foundational education to students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the LAUSD network, the school utilizes district-standard curricula while striving to meet the unique needs of its local student body through various instructional programs. The campus functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing the importance of parent and family involvement in the educational process. While navigating the challenges common to urban school districts, Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary aims to provide a structured and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop essential lifelong skills.

527

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	406
Black	93
Asian	1
Two or More	24

Hispanic
406 (77.0%)
Black
93 (17.6%)
Two or More
24 (4.6%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)567-8871
Website:	http://96thstes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
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 111

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	111
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	48.8%
Male	270	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)