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Lucille J. Smith Elementary

Lawndale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 4521 West 147th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260-1324

(310) 970-2915 · smith.lawndalesd.net/

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7/10
#2030
Rank 2030 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2037 · 64th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2074 · 64th percentile
Science7/10 · #2073 · 63rd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, working-class community of Lawndale — a small, tight-knit city in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County — Lucille J. Smith Elementary sits solidly in the middle tier of California schools, consistently performing around the 64th percentile across English, math, and science. It's a school that tends to appeal to families who value stability and a connected neighborhood feel, without the hustle of bigger nearby cities like Torrance or Hawthorne. For parents putting down roots in Lawndale and looking for a reliable, community-grounded school where teachers know their kids by name, Smith Elementary is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

157 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
108 (69%)
African American
23 (15%)
Asian
13 (8%)
White
12 (8%)
Other
4 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners61 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged141 (90%)
Students with Disabilities23 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

331
Enrollment
15.6
Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #667 · 89th percentile

251 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found