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New Student Enrollment
If you already reside within Lawndale, please setup your registration account by clicking the 2022-2023 New Student Registration Button.
If you do not reside in Lawndale, please visit our Permits & School Transfers webpage. If you need assistance with the permit process, please give us a call at 310-973-1300 x 50129 for assistance. We are happy to help!
This form collects income information from our families that will help our school receive educational funding and resources for our students. The information you share is confidential and will help our school get funds to continue providing the highest quality education for your student. Click here to complete the Educational Benefits Form. For questions, please contact Alice Garcia at 310-973-1300 Ext 50051.
Frequently asked questions and answers
To find your "home" school, click here to view school boundary maps.
Your student is considered a "new" student for the 2023-24 school year if...
- They were not enrolled in an LESD school during the 2022-23 school year, OR
- They are transitioning from preschool to transitional kinder (TK) or kindergarten
If your student is currently enrolled in an LESD school, visit the Enrollment Info for Returning Students page.
If your student is too young to qualify for Transitional Kindergarten, they may qualify for State Preschool or Transitional Kindergarten. See age requirements for all early education programs here.
The Lawndale Elementary School District enrolls students whose parent or legal guardian resides within school district boundaries (Education Code 48200). Residence verification is a parent responsibility and falsification of information will be grounds for immediate cancellation of enrollment.
To verify residence, two of the following documents must be presented. All documents must show the name and address of the parent or legal guardian residing within the school district (Education Code 48204.1).
- Utility Bill (must be dated within 60 days). If you have recently moved you can request a “Verification Letter of Service” from the utility company.
- Electric
- Gas
- Water
- Trash
- Home Phone (landline only)
- Property tax payment receipts
- Rental property contract, Lease or Mortgage statement
- Pay stubs
- Voter registration
- Correspondence from a government agency (DMV, IRS, Medi-Cal, WIC, SS, US Postal Service etc.)
If you only provide one of the documents listed above you must complete and sign an Affidavit of residency.
You must also submit an Affidavit of Residency if you only have the following proofs with parent or legal guardian’s address within the school district:
- Driver’s License
- Bank statement
- Automobile statement or insurance
- Cable/Internet
- Cell phone bill
If the parent or legal guardian is unable to provide any of the above mentioned proofs of residence or have any questions please speak to the Office Manager.
We welcome all new students. In order to enroll your child, you must have the following documents:
- Original Birth Certificate
- Parent or Guardian's photo ID
- Current Immunization Records (see immunization requirements here)
- For grades 1-8, you will need last year's report card
- Two (2) proofs of residency and/or an Affidavit of Residency
For Transitional Kinder (TK) and Kinder students you will also need:
Please contact your home school directly. Click here to view the directory of schools.
| Transitional Kinder | 09/02/2018 - 04/02/2019 |
| Kinder | 09/02/2017 - 09/01/2018 |
| 1st Grade | 09/02/2016 - 09/01/2017 |
| 2nd Grade | 09/02/2015 - 09/01/2016 |
| 3rd Grade | 09/02/2014 - 09/01/2015 |
| 4th Grade | 09/02/2013 - 09/01/2014 |
| 5th Grade | 09/02/2012 - 09/01/2013 |
| 6th Grade | 09/02/2011 - 09/01/2012 |
| 7th Grade | 09/02/2010 - 09/01/2011 |
| 8th Grade | 09/02/2009 - 09/01/2010 |
| Transitional Kinder | 09/02/2017 - 04/02/2018 |
| Kinder | 09/02/2016 - 09/01/2017 |
| 1st Grade | 09/02/2015 - 09/01/2016 |
| 2nd Grade | 09/02/2014 - 09/01/2015 |
| 3rd Grade | 09/02/2013 - 09/01/2014 |
| 4th Grade | 09/02/2012 - 09/01/2013 |
| 5th Grade | 09/02/2011 - 09/01/2012 |
| 6th Grade | 09/02/2010 - 09/01/2011 |
| 7th Grade | 09/02/2009 - 09/01/2010 |
| 8th Grade | 09/02/2008 - 09/01/2009 |
