WEST ATHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Athens 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 713 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 31 teachers, West Athens 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.

West Athens Elementary School is a public school located in the Athens neighborhood of South Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it is committed to providing foundational education to the local community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes character development and academic growth, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The campus functions as a central hub for the surrounding area, participating in various LAUSD initiatives designed to enhance student achievement and family engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the district, West Athens Elementary works to address the specific educational needs of its community, often focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Through its affiliation with LAUSD, the school maintains established curriculum standards and provides a structured setting intended to bridge educational gaps and promote long-term student development.

For more information, contact West Athens Elementary at (323) 756-9114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.