GULF AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gulf Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Wilmington, CA with about 851 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 35 teachers, Gulf Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Gulf Avenue Elementary School, located in Wilmington, California, serves as a public primary educational institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated in an urban community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for students in the surrounding neighborhood. As part of the nation’s second-largest school district, it follows district-wide curricula and standards designed to support student growth from the early elementary years through the transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes community involvement and seeks to create an inclusive environment for its diverse student body. Its programs typically aim to foster core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By utilizing resources provided by LAUSD, Gulf Avenue Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success, often coordinating with local programs and families to address the unique needs of the Wilmington community and ensure a supportive learning atmosphere.

For more information, contact Gulf Avenue Elementary at (310) 835-3157 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.