Estrella Elementary

453 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Estrella Elementary, located at 120 E. 57th St. in Los Angeles, is a public school serving the local community within the South Los Angeles area. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards, typically placing a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, Estrella Elementary often integrates programs aimed at student enrichment and community involvement to ensure that families remain active participants in their children's educational journey. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student achievement, the school strives to be a cornerstone of the 90011 zip code, providing equitable resources to help students thrive in a changing educational landscape.

453

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Estrella Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	407
Black	35
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Hispanic
407 (89.8%)
Black
35 (7.7%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
White
3 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)846-4860
Website:	http://estrellaelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 85

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 82