WEST VERNON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Vernon Avenue Elementary, located in the historic South Los Angeles area, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, providing foundational education for elementary-aged children. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for middle school and future academic success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the LAUSD while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, West Vernon Avenue Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture, often engaging families through community-focused programs. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools necessary for their educational journey, maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and student growth within the urban landscape of Los Angeles.

4312 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037-2603
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WEST VERNON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 752 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
752
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 752 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST VERNON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.9%
Black or African American
5.9%
White
1.3%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.1%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.