GLEN ALTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glen Alta 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 180 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 10 teachers, Glen Alta Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Glen Alta Elementary School is a public school located in the Montecito Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on foundational academics, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Glen Alta Elementary often integrates enrichment opportunities designed to engage students through arts, physical education, and community involvement. The school benefits from its location in a quiet, residential area of Northeast Los Angeles, which contributes to a close-knit atmosphere among staff, parents, and students. By maintaining a student-centered approach and leveraging the resources of the LAUSD system, Glen Alta strives to provide a safe and intellectually stimulating foundation for the diverse families it serves.

For more information, contact Glen Alta Elementary at (323) 223-1195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.