CANTERBURY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Canterbury Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Arleta, CA with about 887 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 38 teachers, Canterbury 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.

Canterbury Avenue Elementary is a public school located in the Arleta neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience in a community-focused environment. The campus is designed to support the educational needs of local families, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive social-emotional climate for its young learners.

The school is well-integrated into the surrounding Arleta community, serving as a hub for local families. In addition to its standard curriculum, Canterbury Avenue Elementary typically offers various support services and programs aimed at promoting student engagement and academic growth. By maintaining a focus on foundational skill-building and inclusive classroom settings, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Canterbury Avenue Elementary at (818) 892-1104 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.