CHARLES WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charles White 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 316 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 13 teachers, Charles White Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Charles White Elementary School is a public school located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on Wilshire Boulevard, the school serves a diverse urban community and is named in honor of Charles White, a renowned African American artist and educator celebrated for his powerful social realist paintings and drawings depicting the Black experience in America.

As an LAUSD institution, the school is committed to providing a foundational education aligned with district standards, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and holistic student development. The school serves as a central pillar for its neighborhood, offering various programs designed to support academic growth and socio-emotional learning for its diverse student population. Families interested in specific curricula, recent performance data, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the school’s official website or contact the main office directly.

For more information, contact Charles White Elementary at (213) 487-9172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.