WESTERN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Western 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 560 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 24 teachers, Western 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.

Western Avenue Elementary is a public school located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood, operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children. As part of a large urban district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to create a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its local community.

The school utilizes resources provided by LAUSD to facilitate student learning, offering a traditional elementary education path. While specific extracurricular or specialized programs may evolve based on district initiatives and local funding, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Prospective parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact information through their official website maintained via the School Loop platform.

For more information, contact Western Avenue Elementary at (323) 295-3261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1724 W. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062-2718
Advertisement

WESTERN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 560 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
560
Teachers:
24.33
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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 560 students

Hispanic/Latino
67.9%
Black or African American
29.6%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

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.