SHARP AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sharp Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Arleta, CA with about 680 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 29 teachers, Sharp 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.

Sharp Avenue Elementary School, located in the Arleta 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 provides a comprehensive primary education focused on core academic subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history-social science. The school environment is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing the importance of community and foundational learning skills necessary for students as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Sharp Avenue Elementary is integrated into the local Arleta community, drawing families from the surrounding residential areas. The school typically offers various support services and programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population, including English language development and resources for students with special needs. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and a supportive campus culture, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive educational environment that prepares its young learners for future success.

For more information, contact Sharp Avenue Elementary at (818) 896-9573 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.