LA SALLE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

La Salle Avenue 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 421 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, La Salle Avenue 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.

La Salle Avenue Elementary, located in the Manchester Square neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The campus is known for its commitment to providing a structured learning experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school while striving to meet the diverse needs of its local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, La Salle Avenue Elementary focuses on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens by offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success, the school serves as a vital educational anchor for families in the 90047 area.

For more information, contact La Salle Avenue Elementary at (323) 759-1161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8715 La Salle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047-3320
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LA SALLE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
421
Teachers:
18.5
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 421 students

Black or African American
60.3%
Hispanic/Latino
37.8%
White
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.