Public schools in Lawndale, CA
13 open public schools with an address in Lawndale, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,478
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lawndale public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Lawndale, CA: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,478 students, an average of 652 per school. The largest campus is Leuzinger High (1,981 students), and the largest elementary school is Mark Twain Elementary (585).
Lawndale Elementary operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lawndale campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 82% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lawndale
Elementary schools in Lawndale
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Mitchell Elementary Lawndale Elementary | KG–05 | 471 | 20.5:1 | |
| F. D. Roosevelt Elementary Lawndale Elementary | KG–05 | 396 | 24.8:1 | |
| Lucille J. Smith Elementary Lawndale Elementary | KG–05 | 331 | 25.5:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elementary Lawndale Elementary | KG–05 | 585 | 24.4:1 | |
| William Anderson Elementary Lawndale Elementary | KG–05 | 572 | 24.9:1 | |
| William Green Elementary Lawndale Elementary | KG–05 | 516 | 24.6:1 |
Middle schools in Lawndale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Middle Lawndale Elementary | 06–08 | 644 | 19.4:1 | |
| Will Rogers Middle Lawndale Elementary | 06–08 | 799 | 20.8:1 |
High schools in Lawndale
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela Valley Independent Study Centinela Valley Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 62 | 29.1:1 | |
| Environmental Charter High - Lawndale Environmental Charter High - Lawndale District · Charter | 09–12 | 488 | 16:1 | |
| Lawndale High Centinela Valley Union High · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,403 | 19.9:1 | |
| Leuzinger High Centinela Valley Union High · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,981 | 22.1:1 | |
| R. K. Lloyde High Centinela Valley Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 230 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic75%
- Black13%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Lawndale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,478 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lawndale
How many public schools are in Lawndale, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Lawndale: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 8,478 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lawndale?
Schools with an address in Lawndale belong to 3 education agencies, led by Lawndale Elementary (8 schools), Centinela Valley Union High (4 schools), Environmental Charter High - Lawndale District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lawndale?
Leuzinger High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lawndale, with 1,981 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lawndale?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Lawndale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Environmental Charter High - Lawndale. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lawndale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lawndale public schools is 22.1:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lawndale guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities