LA CRESCENTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
La Crescenta Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Glendale Unified school district, located in La Crescenta, CA with about 483 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 17 teachers, La Crescenta Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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 Crescenta Elementary School, located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, is a highly regarded public school within the Glendale Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for its strong academic performance and a nurturing community atmosphere. It is widely recognized for its rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and an active parent-teacher association that works closely with the administration to provide enriched learning opportunities and extracurricular support.
The school is a cornerstone of the quiet, family-oriented La Crescenta community, consistently earning high rankings for student achievement and standardized test scores. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character development and a well-rounded education, often integrating arts, technology, and science programs into its daily schedule. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for the transition to middle school, La Crescenta Elementary remains a top choice for families seeking a stable and high-achieving environment in the Los Angeles County area.
For more information, contact La Crescenta Elementary at (818) 249-3187 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Crescenta, CA 91214-3806
(818) 249-3187
LA CRESCENTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in La Crescenta, CA with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Glendale Unified
- Total Students:
- 483
- Teachers:
- 17.75
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 483 students
- White
- 51.6%
- Asian
- 28.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.