WILSHIRE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wilshire Crest 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 150 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 5 teachers, Wilshire Crest Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.

Wilshire Crest Elementary is a public school located in the Mid-City neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The campus is situated on West Olympic Boulevard, placing it in a central urban area that draws families from the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

The school is known for prioritizing a well-rounded education, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. In addition to core academics, Wilshire Crest frequently offers programs designed to enrich the student experience, such as arts integration and technology initiatives. The school maintains an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and encourages strong parental involvement, which plays a significant role in the school's culture and its ability to provide extra resources and extracurricular activities for its students.

For more information, contact Wilshire Crest Elementary at (323) 938-5291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.