Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

8919 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003

lloydknoxes.lausd.org

669 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary is a public school located in the South Los Angeles area, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named in honor of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox, a dedicated educator and community figure, the school is situated on South Main Street and functions as a neighborhood anchor for families in the 90003 zip code. The institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

As part of the LAUSD system, the school follows district-wide curricula and standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating programs designed to support English Language Learners and students with unique educational needs. The school’s digital presence via its School Loop portal serves as a communication hub, connecting parents and guardians with classroom updates, school events, and administrative resources. By fostering a structured learning environment, Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

669

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	553
Black	94
Asian	1
Two or More	19

Hispanic
553 (82.7%)
Black
94 (14.1%)
Two or More
19 (2.8%)
White
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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)565-2960
Website:	http://lloydknoxes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	646
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 140

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 37