Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School, located in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of South Los Angeles, is a public school serving the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is situated in a high-density urban area and primarily serves a diverse student population, with a strong emphasis on providing foundational education to the local community. As part of LAUSD, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to support the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and community engagement. By utilizing the SchoolLoop platform, Ricardo Lizarraga maintains a communication hub that allows parents and guardians to stay informed about classroom activities, school announcements, and academic progress. Through its programs and staff, the school aims to address the unique needs of its student body, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

368

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	352
Black	6
Two or More	7

Hispanic
352 (95.7%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
White
3 (0.8%)

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)235-6960
Website:	http://lizarragaes.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 75

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70