Sierra Park Elementary

sierraparkes.lausd.org

240 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sierra Park Elementary School, located in the El Sereno neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school provides a foundational academic program focused on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community environment. It is known for its relatively intimate campus feel, which allows for closer engagement between staff, students, and local families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sierra Park Elementary emphasizes the social and emotional development of its student body. The school frequently participates in district-wide initiatives and enrichment programs aimed at preparing students for middle school success. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship with parents and the surrounding El Sereno community, Sierra Park serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to providing equitable educational opportunities for its diverse population.

240

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	220
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	3

Hispanic
220 (91.7%)
Asian
8 (3.3%)
White
6 (2.5%)
Black
3 (1.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)

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)223-1081
Website:	http://sierraparkes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 52

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 21