LEAPWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Leapwood Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Carson, CA with about 284 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 15 teachers, Leapwood Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Leapwood Avenue Elementary, located in Carson, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As a member of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school identifies as the home of the "Leapwood Lions" and emphasizes a supportive educational environment focused on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and fostering a positive school climate where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and resilient. By utilizing the resources of the LAUSD system, Leapwood Avenue Elementary integrates standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to address the diverse social and emotional needs of its student population in the Carson area.

For more information, contact Leapwood Avenue Elementary at (310) 327-8245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.