Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary

1260 West 36th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007

weemeses.lausd.org

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School, located in the historic Adams-Normandie neighborhood of Los Angeles, serves as a central pillar of its local community. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The campus is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth and character development within a diverse urban setting, often emphasizing inclusive practices to support a wide range of learner needs.

Beyond its core curriculum, Weemes Elementary typically engages in initiatives designed to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. The school benefits from its proximity to major academic institutions like the University of Southern California, which often facilitates community partnerships and enrichment opportunities for its students. By focusing on a supportive learning climate and student-centered instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

394

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	290
Black	82
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
290 (73.6%)
Black
82 (20.8%)
Two or More
13 (3.3%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
White
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)733-9186
Website:	http://weemeses.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 66

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 63