Michelle Obama Elementary

8150 North Cedros Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402

michelleobamaes.lausd.org

570 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Michelle Obama Elementary, located in Panorama City, California, is a public school serving students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a relatively newer addition to the district, the school was designed to provide a modern educational environment for the local community, emphasizing academic growth, student well-being, and community engagement. Its curriculum is structured to meet state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing elementary-aged children for long-term academic success.

The school is notable for its namesake, which reflects a mission often focused on inclusivity, health, and empowerment. By providing a diverse student body with dedicated instructional programs, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities, Michelle Obama Elementary strives to be a hub of learning that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and character. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Panorama City neighborhood to ensure that students are supported both inside and outside the classroom.

570

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michelle Obama Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	501
Black	12
Asian	31
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
501 (87.9%)
Asian
31 (5.4%)
Two or More
13 (2.3%)
Black
12 (2.1%)
White
11 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	(818)778-5425
Website:	http://michelleobamaes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 106

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Michelle Obama Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Michelle Obama Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	48.2%
Male	295	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)