BETTY PLASENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Betty Plasencia 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 617 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, Betty Plasencia Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Betty Plasencia Elementary School, located in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is named in honor of Betty Plasencia, a dedicated educator and community advocate who spent her career working to improve the lives of children in the Echo Park area. Situated on Cortez Street, the campus acts as a central community hub, providing a K-5 education focused on fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its local families. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Betty Plasencia Elementary strives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. As part of the LAUSD network, the school also utilizes various district resources to enhance learning, aiming to create a vibrant educational experience that celebrates the cultural heritage and potential of the community it serves.

For more information, contact Betty Plasencia Elementary at (213) 250-7450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.