Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary

lamottees.lausd.org

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary School, located in the historic South Los Angeles area on Orchard Avenue, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named in honor of the late Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte, a dedicated educator and long-time LAUSD Board of Education member who was a fierce advocate for equity and student achievement, the school strives to uphold her legacy by providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment for its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into its local community, acting as a resource hub for families in the 90037 zip code. As part of the LAUSD system, it adheres to district-wide curriculum standards while focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Through its emphasis on community engagement and academic preparation, Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, fostering a culture of pride and achievement for the students of South Los Angeles.

449

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	397
Black	45
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
397 (88.4%)
Black
45 (10.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
White
1 (0.2%)
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)235-8350
Website:	http://lamottees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 89

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 85