HELIOTROPE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Heliotrope Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Maywood, CA with about 641 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 30 teachers, Heliotrope Avenue 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.

Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Maywood, California, serving the local community as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on Woodlawn Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the area, emphasizing core academic standards, literacy, and numeracy. As a local neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Maywood community, working to foster a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student population.

The school operates within the larger framework of LAUSD, utilizing district-wide resources and curricula to prepare its students for middle school transitions. Through its online presence and school communications, Heliotrope Avenue Elementary encourages parental involvement and provides families with access to essential updates regarding school programs, calendars, and educational initiatives. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of the district, which include promoting student achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in an evolving academic landscape.

For more information, contact Heliotrope Avenue Elementary at (323) 560-1230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5911 Woodlawn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270-3525
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HELIOTROPE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Maywood, CA with about 641 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
641
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 641 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HELIOTROPE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.3%
White
1.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.