AVALON GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Avalon Gardens Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 217 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 13 teachers, Avalon Gardens Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Avalon Gardens Elementary is a public school located in the South Los Angeles area, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on South San Pedro Street, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while providing a structured environment for elementary-aged children to develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

As an LAUSD campus, Avalon Gardens operates under the broader district mission to prepare students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. The school maintains a focus on inclusive education, striving to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood population. By integrating various district-mandated instructional programs and support services, the school aims to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and educational growth within the South Los Angeles community.

For more information, contact Avalon Gardens Elementary at (310) 532-8540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13940 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061-2624
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AVALON GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 217 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
217
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 217 students

Black or African American
58.1%
Hispanic/Latino
39.6%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
55.8%
Male
44.2%

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.