Paddison Elementary

www.llcsd.net

296 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paddison Elementary School, located in Norwalk, California, is part of the Little Lake City School District. It serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents to support the holistic success of each child throughout their formative elementary years.

Beyond the core curriculum, the school integrates technology and enrichment programs designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The campus is dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and character values. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [http://www.llcsd.net](http://www.llcsd.net) serves as the primary resource.

296

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paddison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	268
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	2

Hispanic
268 (90.5%)
Asian
15 (5.1%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
White
5 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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:	Little Lake City Elementary
Phone:	(562)868-7741
Website:	http://www.llcsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 59

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 53