CANFIELD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Canfield Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 368 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Canfield Avenue 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.
Canfield Avenue Elementary School, located in the Crestview neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth and its efforts to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development.
The school is noted for its neighborhood-focused approach, often acting as a hub for local families. Its campus on Airdrome Street is situated in a central, residential area, allowing it to maintain a tight-knit school culture. Like many schools in the LAUSD system, Canfield Avenue Elementary prioritizes inclusivity and strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through various support programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated teaching staff focused on preparing students for the transition to middle school.
For more information, contact Canfield Avenue Elementary at (310) 552-2525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Angeles, CA 90035-3201
(310) 552-2525
CANFIELD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Los Angeles, CA with about 368 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 368
- Teachers:
- 16
- 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 368 students
- White
- 64.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.9%
- Black or African American
- 11.7%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- 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.