LA BALLONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
La Ballona Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Culver City Unified school district, located in Culver City, CA with about 598 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, La Ballona Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
La Ballona Elementary, located in the heart of Culver City, California, is a public school that serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Culver City Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth, with a curriculum that balances core subjects with arts, technology, and enrichment programs.
A standout feature of La Ballona is its dedication to multiculturalism and community engagement, often highlighted by its vibrant school culture and active parent-teacher association. The school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the varying needs of its students. By prioritizing collaborative learning and a welcoming atmosphere, La Ballona Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact La Ballona Elementary at (310) 842-4334 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Culver City, CA 90232-4045
(310) 842-4334
LA BALLONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Culver City, CA with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Culver City Unified
- Total Students:
- 598
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 598 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.9%
- White
- 15.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.