ELYSIAN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elysian 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 298 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 13 teachers, Elysian 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.

Elysian Heights Elementary is a public school located in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum. It is often noted for its dedicated staff and parent involvement, which help foster a supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Elysian Heights places an emphasis on the "whole child," frequently integrating arts and enrichment opportunities into the school experience. Its location in the hilly, historic Echo Park area gives the campus a unique, neighborhood-focused feel. Families interested in the school can find updated resources, school calendars, and information regarding enrollment and local district policies through their official website.

For more information, contact Elysian Heights Elementary at (323) 665-6315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1562 Baxter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026-1972
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ELYSIAN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 298 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
298
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 298 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.8%
White
24.5%
Asian
3.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black or African American
2.7%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.