WILSHIRE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wilshire Park 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 454 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 20 teachers, Wilshire Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 Park Elementary, located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics. With a focus on preparing young learners for middle school and beyond, the school community works to foster an inclusive culture that embraces the diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of its student body.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Wilshire Park Elementary strives to engage its students through various enrichment activities and community-focused initiatives. The school benefits from its central location in a dense urban area, which allows it to leverage city resources and maintain a close-knit relationship with neighborhood families. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school aims to create a foundation where students can develop the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a global society.

For more information, contact Wilshire Park Elementary at (213) 739-4760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.