RAYMOND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Raymond 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 559 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, Raymond 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.

Raymond Avenue Elementary School, located in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South Los Angeles, serves as a local public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on Raymond Avenue, the school operates as a foundational institution for the surrounding community, providing academic instruction and support services to a predominantly urban student population. As part of a large school district, it follows the state-mandated curriculum while striving to foster a structured learning environment for elementary-aged children in the 90044 area.

The school is characteristic of many neighborhood campuses in South Los Angeles, functioning as a primary hub for families in the community. It focuses on the core developmental needs of its students, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the LAUSD system, Raymond Avenue Elementary works to provide inclusive programming and resources, aiming to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities present in the local educational landscape while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Raymond Avenue Elementary at (323) 759-1183 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.