One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary

144 East 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061

118thstes.lausd.org

465 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

118th Street Elementary School is a public school located in the Athens neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, serving students as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic growth, literacy, and student development. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment, aiming to equip its students with the necessary tools for success as they transition through their elementary years.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school works to foster a sense of community among students, parents, and staff. By utilizing resources provided by the district, 118th Street Elementary strives to address the diverse needs of its student population, promoting both educational achievement and social-emotional growth. The school’s presence in the 90061 area makes it a key educational hub for local families, dedicated to preparing children for their future academic endeavors and beyond.

465

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	363
Black	84
Two or More	11

Hispanic
363 (78.1%)
Black
84 (18.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.4%)
White
7 (1.5%)

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)757-1717
Website:	http://118thstes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	453
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 89

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	44.9%
Male	256	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)