Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

leemedes.lausd.org

551 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary, located in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, is a specialized magnet school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while fostering an early interest in the medical and health science fields. Through its magnet curriculum, the school integrates STEM concepts and health-related studies into daily learning, aiming to prepare students for future academic success in science-focused secondary programs.

Beyond its specialized curriculum, the school serves as a vibrant community hub that emphasizes holistic development and student engagement. By focusing on health sciences, the school encourages critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and an awareness of wellness. With its location on Council Street, the school provides a structured, supportive environment where students from various backgrounds can explore specialized interests, preparing them not only for middle school but for becoming informed, health-conscious citizens.

551

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	309
Black	29
Asian	141
Two or More	52
American Indian	1

Hispanic
309 (56.1%)
Asian
141 (25.6%)
Two or More
52 (9.4%)
Black
29 (5.3%)
White
19 (3.4%)
American Indian
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:	(213)368-8775
Website:	http://leemedes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 105

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	48.1%
Male	286	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Everest Value

Everest Value District

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Los Angeles, CA 90004 (0.1 miles away)

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