Playa del Rey Elementary

12221 Juniette St.
Culver City, CA 90230

www.playadelreyschool.org

258 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Playa del Rey Elementary, located in the Del Rey neighborhood near Culver City, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is known for its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It prides itself on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work collaboratively to support academic achievement and the overall well-being of its student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. Beyond the standard classroom experience, Playa del Rey Elementary often incorporates programs that encourage social-emotional development, creativity, and physical activity. With its focus on high expectations and individualized instruction, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of their local community.

258

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)827-3560
Website:	http://www.playadelreyschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th