MANHATTAN PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Manhattan Place 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 451 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 21 teachers, Manhattan Place 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.

Manhattan Place Elementary School, located in the Westmont area of South Los Angeles, serves the local community as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is situated in a densely populated urban environment and caters to a diverse student body, primarily focusing on providing foundational education from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As a neighborhood public school, it plays a central role in the lives of local families, emphasizing core academic standards in literacy, mathematics, and science within the framework of the district’s broader educational goals.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Manhattan Place Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique socio-economic needs of its students. The school actively utilizes district resources to provide supplemental support, including English learner services and special education programs, to ensure equitable access to education. By partnering with parents and the surrounding community, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging personal growth and character development in a safe, structured setting.

For more information, contact Manhattan Place Elementary at (323) 756-1308 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.