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Helen Keller Elementary

3521 Palm Ave., Lynwood, CA, 90262

About Helen Keller Elementary

Helen Keller Elementary is a public school in Lynwood that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 433 students at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is about 26:1. The main subjects are English language arts, math, science, and social studies. The school also has art, physical education, and technology integration programs to help students grow in all areas. About 18% of students are good at math, and 29% are good at reading. This means that there are still chances for academic growth and targeted help. The amount of money spent on each student matches the amount of money the district gets. The school is in a densely populated city where the median home price is usually lower than the state average for California. It serves a close-knit community. Families looking into schools like the best elementary school in California may want to think about Helen Keller Elementary because it focuses on basic learning and helping students.

Helen Keller Elementary Contact Information

Address

3521 Palm Ave., Lynwood, CA, 90262

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Phone

(310) 886-5700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 29% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
434
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4884 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Helen Keller Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.15%
Asian 0.69%
Hispanic 91.24%
Black 6.68%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.15%
Asian
0.69%
Hispanic
91.24%
Black
6.68%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 434
47.7%
207 Female
52.3%
227 Male

Student Population

434 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Helen Keller Elementary recently gave awards to classrooms that showed great improvement and school spirit in literacy and attendance programs. This got a lot of students involved. Families also had a great time on campus, where students performed and showed off their schoolwork.

FAQ

Q1. Do they have after-school activities at Helen Keller Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school programs for academic support and enrichment, but only if there is room.

Q2. Are there services for special education?

Ans. Yes, students who qualify can get individualized education plans (IEPs) and other support services.

Q3. What can parents do to help at Helen Keller Elementary?

Ans. Parents can get involved by volunteering, joining parent committees, and going to school events.

Q4. Does the school serve food?

Ans. The school does take part in state-funded breakfast and lunch programs, yes.

Q5. Do students have access to transportation?

Ans. Transportation services are available based on the rules for who can use them in each district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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