Birdielee V. Bright Elementary

1771 West 36th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018

birdieleees.lausd.org

374 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School is a public institution located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for future success through foundational learning in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community for its diverse student body, often focusing on social-emotional development alongside rigorous academics. As part of the LAUSD network, it utilizes district-provided resources and curriculum standards to ensure students meet state benchmarks. For families seeking the most current information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, and administrative policies, the school’s official website remains the primary resource for updates and community engagement.

374

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birdielee V. Bright Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	300
Black	61
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
300 (80.2%)
Black
61 (16.3%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
White
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (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)733-1178
Website:	http://birdieleees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 73

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 79