NORA STERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nora Sterry 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 286 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 14 teachers, Nora Sterry Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Nora Sterry Elementary, located in the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Sawtelle, serves as a public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment, drawing students from the surrounding area and providing a foundational education focused on academic development and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and maintains a curriculum aligned with state standards to ensure students are prepared for middle school transitions.

The campus acts as a local hub for families, typically offering a variety of extracurricular activities and school programs designed to enrich the standard educational experience. By leveraging its location near the Westside, the school benefits from a diverse local population and proximity to various community resources. Prospective parents or community members interested in specific programs, current test scores, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the official LAUSD website link provided to view the most up-to-date school performance reports and administrative announcements.

For more information, contact Nora Sterry Elementary at (310) 473-2172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.