South Park Elementary

southparkes.lausd.org

825 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

South Park Elementary, located at 8510 Towne Ave. in Los Angeles, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving the South Los Angeles community, the school is dedicated to providing fundamental primary education to students in the area. Like many schools within the LAUSD network, it focuses on building a foundation in core academic subjects while striving to meet the diverse educational and social needs of its student population.

The school functions as a community hub, offering various resources and academic programs designed to support student growth and development. By maintaining a presence within the neighborhood, South Park Elementary plays a critical role in providing accessible education to local families. For those seeking specific information regarding current academic performance, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains a digital presence through its website, which serves as a central portal for parents, staff, and the surrounding community.

825

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	702
Black	89
Asian	2
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
702 (85.1%)
Black
89 (10.8%)
Two or More
24 (2.9%)
White
6 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)753-4591
Website:	http://southparkes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	794
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 154

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	154
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	120
Grade 6	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	399	48.4%
Male	426	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)