COMMONWEALTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Commonwealth Avenue 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 656 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 29 teachers, Commonwealth Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Commonwealth Avenue Elementary is a public school located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on South Commonwealth Avenue, the school operates as a neighborhood institution focused on providing foundational education to a diverse urban population. As part of the LAUSD system, it adheres to the district’s standardized curriculum and educational policies, aiming to support student development in a densely populated metropolitan area.

The school functions as a community hub, offering programs designed to meet the academic and social needs of its elementary-aged student body. While its digital presence is managed through the LAUSD SchoolLoop platform, the school emphasizes traditional classroom instruction, fostering literacy, numeracy, and social growth. By serving the specific demographic of the 90004 zip code, Commonwealth Avenue Elementary plays a vital role in providing accessible public education to families in this central Los Angeles corridor.

For more information, contact Commonwealth Avenue Elementary at (213) 384-2546 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.