Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center

3737 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007

(213)746-1995

alexanderes.lausd.org

Charter School 616 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is a specialized public elementary school located in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is characterized by its dedicated focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. By integrating scientific inquiry and hands-on learning into its core curriculum, the school aims to foster critical thinking and academic curiosity in its students from an early age, preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven future.

Strategically located near major educational and cultural institutions like the University of Southern California and the California Science Center, the school leverages its environment to enrich its academic programs. The institution is committed to creating a supportive learning community that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character. By providing a rigorous, science-centered foundation, the Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center seeks to empower its diverse student body to become innovative problem solvers and lifelong learners.

616

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	503
Black	62
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Hispanic
503 (81.7%)
Black
62 (10.1%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
White
19 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(213)746-1995
Website:	http://alexanderes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 123

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 86