FENTON PRIMARY CENTER

Fenton Primary Center is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Pacoima, CA with about 763 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 39 teachers, Fenton Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Fenton Primary Center, located in Pacoima, California, is a highly regarded public charter school serving students in grades TK through 2. As part of the Fenton Charter Public Schools network, the campus is known for its focus on early childhood development and its commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. The school prioritizes a strong foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the development of social-emotional skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to upper-elementary education.

A key hallmark of the Fenton Primary Center is its emphasis on community involvement and a collaborative educational approach. By maintaining a small, focused environment, the school provides personalized attention to its students, supported by a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to engage young learners. The school leverages the stability and pedagogical resources of the larger Fenton Charter network to offer a high-quality educational experience that aims to empower every child, regardless of their background, to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Fenton Primary Center at (818) 485-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11351 Dronfield Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331-1404
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FENTON PRIMARY CENTER is a public Title I Charter school in Pacoima, CA with about 763 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
763
Teachers:
39
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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.

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School Demographics for 763 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FENTON PRIMARY CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.3%
Black or African American
4.8%
White
2.1%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.