FENTON AVENUE CHARTER

Fenton Avenue Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Lake View Terrace, CA with about 777 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 33 teachers, Fenton Avenue Charter 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.

Fenton Avenue Charter School, located in Lake View Terrace, California, is a prominent independent public charter school serving students in grades TK through 5. As a dependent-turned-independent charter, the school is the flagship institution of the Fenton Charter Public Schools network. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science while integrating technology and the arts to create a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its collaborative culture and strong emphasis on professional development for its staff. Fenton Avenue Charter prioritizes a safe, inclusive environment that encourages parent and community involvement, viewing education as a partnership between the home and the classroom. By maintaining high expectations and fostering a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become responsible, lifelong learners in their community.

For more information, contact Fenton Avenue Charter at (818) 896-7482 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11828 Gain St.
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342-7132
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FENTON AVENUE CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Lake View Terrace, CA with about 777 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
777
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
No
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

* 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 777 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FENTON AVENUE CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.5%
Black or African American
5.3%
White
1.9%
Asian
1.3%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.