Lanai Road Elementary

www.lanairoad.net

517 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lanai Road Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of Encino, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its status as a cornerstone of the local community. It consistently maintains high performance standards, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and personal development.

Beyond academics, Lanai Road Elementary is distinguished by its active parent participation and a variety of enrichment programs. The school community often highlights its "neighborhood school" feel, which is bolstered by dedicated faculty and an engaged Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that funds numerous arts, technology, and extracurricular initiatives. Its location in a quiet, residential section of Encino makes it a sought-after choice for local families, often cited for its collaborative school culture and commitment to preparing students for middle school success.

517

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

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:	(818)788-1590
Website:	http://www.lanairoad.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Lanai Road Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)