Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary

6600 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003

66thstes.lausd.org

649 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary School is a public institution located in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of South Los Angeles and operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a primarily urban community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards, aiming to prepare elementary-aged children for middle school success while fostering a supportive classroom environment.

As part of the LAUSD network, the school emphasizes student development through a structured academic program that typically includes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history. While the school acts as a vital resource for local families, it functions within a district that prioritizes equity and access to educational opportunities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood engagement, often utilizing digital platforms to share school calendars, policy information, and educational updates.

649

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	580
Black	54
Asian	3
Two or More	5

Hispanic
580 (89.4%)
Black
54 (8.3%)
White
7 (1.1%)
Two or More
5 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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)753-1589
Website:	http://66thstes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	622
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 102

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 92