Loretta Lampton Elementary

www.lamptonschool.org

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Loretta Lampton Elementary School, located in Norwalk, California, is a dedicated educational institution committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating modern teaching methods, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional academics, Loretta Lampton Elementary focuses on the "whole child," placing significant value on character development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative culture that celebrates student success and promotes lifelong learning. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a dedicated staff, the school works to instill a sense of pride and curiosity in every student who walks through its doors.

406

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loretta Lampton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	357
Black	18
Asian	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
357 (87.9%)
Black
18 (4.4%)
White
10 (2.5%)
Asian
9 (2.2%)
Two or More
9 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
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:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-3255
Website:	http://www.lamptonschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 82

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 69