DAYTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dayton Heights 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 449 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 20 teachers, Dayton Heights 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.

Dayton Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the Virgil Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving a diverse student population within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By integrating various instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often highlighting the importance of community involvement and family engagement in the educational process.

The school’s physical location on North Westmoreland Avenue places it at the heart of an urban community, allowing it to act as a neighborhood anchor for local families. Like many schools in the LAUSD system, Dayton Heights focuses on providing equitable learning opportunities and implementing programs that address the specific needs of its student body, including English Language Learners. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum and a collaborative school culture, Dayton Heights strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their academic potential and develop as responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Dayton Heights Elementary at (323) 661-3308 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.