HERRICK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Herrick Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Sylmar, CA with about 527 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 24 teachers, Herrick 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.

Herrick Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Sylmar, California, and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse community in the San Fernando Valley, the school provides academic instruction for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging social-emotional growth and student engagement within the local Sylmar neighborhood.

As part of the broader LAUSD network, Herrick Avenue Elementary utilizes district-wide resources and curricula designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school maintains a commitment to parent and community involvement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where families are active participants in their children's education. Through various school programs and activities, the staff works to ensure that students develop both the foundational skills and the character necessary to thrive in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Herrick Avenue Elementary at (818) 367-1864 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13350 Herrick Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342-7601
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HERRICK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sylmar, CA with about 527 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
527
Teachers:
24
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 527 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HERRICK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.1%
White
6.3%
Asian
1.5%
Black or African American
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.