HARRISON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harrison Street 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 466 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 20 teachers, Harrison Street Elementary 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.

Harrison Street Elementary, located in the City Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated in a historic hillside community just east of downtown Los Angeles, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential area. It offers a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a sense of community pride among its students and their families.

As part of the broader LAUSD network, Harrison Street Elementary provides a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The campus serves as a local hub for families in the 90063 zip code, prioritizing a safe and supportive environment for diverse learners. By engaging with the local City Terrace community, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school transition and long-term academic success through consistent instruction and community-focused initiatives.

For more information, contact Harrison Street Elementary at (323) 263-9191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.