DOWNTOWN VALUE

Downtown Value is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 454 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 17 teachers, Downtown Value has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Downtown Value School, located at 950 W. Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles, is a public charter school that serves as a cornerstone of the Value Schools network. Operating under the mission of providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, self-discipline, and perseverance, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap for students in the downtown Los Angeles area. By maintaining a personalized learning approach and fostering a strong sense of community, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in both college and their future professional careers.

The school is distinguished by its "Five Core Values" philosophy, which is integrated into the daily curriculum to encourage not just academic excellence, but also personal character development. Because it is a charter school, it operates with a high degree of autonomy, allowing for smaller class sizes and a supportive culture where educators and families work closely together. Through a blend of high academic expectations and a nurturing, values-based atmosphere, Downtown Value School strives to empower its students to become informed, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Downtown Value at (213) 748-8868 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.