Point Fermin Elementary

pointfermines.lausd.org

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Point Fermin Elementary School, located in the coastal community of San Pedro, California, is a public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated near the historic Point Fermin Park and the Pacific coastline, the school serves a diverse population of students in grades TK through 5. It is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive school community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating local environmental awareness into its culture due to its proximity to the ocean. Point Fermin focuses on core academic development in literacy and mathematics while encouraging student engagement through various enrichment activities. As part of LAUSD, the school benefits from district-wide resources and curricula, striving to prepare its students for middle school success by promoting critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and community responsibility in a safe and nurturing environment.

304

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Point Fermin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	183
Black	21
Asian	13
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
183 (60.2%)
White
53 (17.4%)
Two or More
33 (10.9%)
Black
21 (6.9%)
Asian
13 (4.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	(310)832-2649
Website:	http://pointfermines.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 41

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Point Fermin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Point Fermin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	50%
Male	152	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)