FLETCHER DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fletcher Drive 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 302 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 14 teachers, Fletcher Drive 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.

Fletcher Drive Elementary is a public school located in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, offering a structured elementary education program designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of children from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and engagement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the diverse needs of the Los Angeles student population, providing resources to help students navigate their primary education years successfully. By maintaining a connection to the broader LAUSD framework, Fletcher Drive Elementary integrates standardized curriculum requirements with site-specific efforts to promote inclusivity and academic achievement. Families in the area look to the school as a primary educational resource that emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a stable, community-oriented setting.

For more information, contact Fletcher Drive Elementary at (323) 254-5246 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.