KENTER CANYON ELEMENTARY CHARTER

Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 554 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter is a highly regarded public charter school located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), it serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-known for its strong academic reputation and active, involved parent community. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, often prioritizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to help students achieve high proficiency in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond its academic focus, Kenter Canyon is distinguished by its vibrant enrichment programs and community-oriented environment. The campus is known for its picturesque setting, often referred to as "the school in the canyon," which provides a unique atmosphere for learning. The school benefits significantly from an engaged parent body and a dedicated foundation that supports a variety of extracurricular activities, including the arts, technology, and physical education. This collaborative spirit between educators, parents, and students creates a close-knit school culture that consistently earns the institution high marks in local educational rankings.

For more information, contact Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter at (310) 472-5918 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

645 N. Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1946
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KENTER CANYON ELEMENTARY CHARTER is a public Charter school in Los Angeles, CA with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
554
Teachers:
22.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 554 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KENTER CANYON ELEMENTARY CHARTER is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.4%
Asian
8.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black or African American
1.3%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.