WADSWORTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wadsworth 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 715 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 34 teachers, Wadsworth Avenue 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.

Wadsworth Avenue Elementary, located in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of South Los Angeles, is a public school serving the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing foundational education to students in a densely populated urban area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.

The campus itself serves as a community hub, operating within the framework of one of the largest school districts in the nation. Like many schools in the LAUSD system, Wadsworth Avenue Elementary focuses on implementing rigorous curriculum standards while addressing the unique socio-economic needs of its surrounding neighborhood. Through its dedication to professional development and parental involvement, the school strives to bridge educational gaps and provide a consistent, structured, and enriching environment for its young learners.

For more information, contact Wadsworth Avenue Elementary at (323) 232-5234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.