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Gardena Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Gardena, California · Los Angeles Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Studenten Studenten398
ST-Verhältnis20.9:1
FRL95%
Titel INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
398
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
95%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Gardena Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Gardena, California. The school enrolls 398 students. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Schlüsselfakten

SectorPublic
SchultypRegular
Level LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
Der Bezirk Los Angeles Unified
County6037
Stadt Stadt Gardena
ZIP90247
Charter SchoolNo
Die Magnet-SchuleNo
Titel INo
Kindergarten vaccinations up to date (2023)97%
NCES School ID062271003033
Source: CDPH immunization (2023)

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment398
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino89.7%
Black / African American5.8%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
89.7%
Black
5.8%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
2.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %95%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)