New Student Enrollment
Thank you for considering Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD). Your student is considered a new student if they are not currently enrolled in a LESD school, or if they are transitioning from preschool into transitional kindergarten (TK) or kindergarten.
Please ensure that all required forms are completed to help us ensure a smooth enrollment process. We also encourage you to review the Parent - Student Handbook for important information regarding our policies and procedures. If you have any questions about enrollment, please contact your home school directly. During the summer break, please contact the district at (310) 973-1300 or email enrollment@lawndalesd.net.
New Student Registration
In-District Students
If you reside within district boundaries, please create an account and enroll using the New Student Registration button below:
2026-27 New Student Registration (Opens January 21)
Out-of-District Students
If you do not reside within district boundaries, please visit our "Permits" page by clicking on the button below. 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!
Dual Immersion in Spanish Application
Join our coveted Dual Immersion in Spanish Program (DI) that has been shown to help students become biliterate, improve their cross-cultural understanding, and expand their cognitive skills! The program is offered in kindergarten through eighth grade! To help determine if DI is a good fit for your student, LESD offers a DI Transitional Kindergarten class. After the completion of the class, students are invited to apply to enter the DI program in kindergarten.
Application Period: February 1 - 28, 2026
Program Application:
Step 1 (All Applicants): Submit the Dual Immersion application within the application period!
TK/Kinder 2026-27 Dual Immersion Application
If your student is currently enrolled in kindergarten through eighth grade, please submit the Late Entry Application.
Step 2 (Only New LESD Students): Submit the 2026-27 New Student Registration or Permit Application (if you reside outside our district). You must select your "Home School" when applying. If accepted into the DI program, the district will transfer your information to the DI school. Students currently enrolled in LESD's TK-7th grade should skip this step.
Early Childhood Education Enrollment
At Lawndale, we offer various FREE early childhood education programs to best fit your child's needs! We offer Transitional Kindergarten, the Lawndale Early Advantage Program (LEAP) Peer Partner Program, and State Preschool
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
(Ages 4-5)
Transitional Kindergarten supports the transition between preschool age and kindergarten, providing children with a strong foundation for their educational journey. Full-time classes are available at all elementary sites.
To apply, submit the New Student Registration or Permit Application (if you reside outside our district).
Lawndale Early Advantage (LEAP)
(Ages 3-4)
The LEAP Peer Partner Program offers a unique opportunity for typically developing students known as Peer Partners who serve as models for our special education students. Students attend part-time with an opportunity for full-time based on age and availability.
To apply, submit the LESD Peer Partner Application.
Call our Carson Campus at (310) 263-6830 if you have any questions.
General LEAP students are placed by the Southwest SELPA.
Lawndale State Preschool
(Ages 2-5)
State Preschool offers part-time and full-time classes for ages 3-5. Classes are located at the following Lawndale campuses: Anderson, Carson, Green, Mitchell, and Twain. The program is open to all qualifying students within the South Bay!
Limited space is also available for our part-time 2-year-old classes at our Carson campus!
Enrollment is done by appointment. Call our State Preschool office at (310) 644-8458 for more information. If you are interested in joining the program, please complete the Preschool Interest Form!
FREE Before and After School Program-R.A.P.
Realizing Amazing Potential (R.A.P.) is the district’s award-winning before- and after-school program that expands and enhances classroom instruction by offering coding and robotics, team building, arts, gardening, music, sports, and more. If you are newly enrolled, please contact your school site to enroll in R.A.P. If you are entering for the 2026–27 school year, the application will be available during the summer prior to the start of school.
ParentSquare
We use ParentSquare to communicate with families important school information, class updates, events, and more! Current parents/ legal guardians can register through the ParentSquare page. If you are entering our district in 2026-2027, please register for a ParentSquare account in late August!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How do I find my homeschool?
- How is residence verified?
- Can I enroll if I am homeless?
- What documents are required for enrollment?
- Who do I contact if I have questions?