Avalon Gardens Elementary

13940 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061

www.avalon-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

165 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Avalon Gardens Elementary is a public school located in the South Los Angeles area, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on South San Pedro Street, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while providing a structured environment for elementary-aged children to develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

As an LAUSD campus, Avalon Gardens operates under the broader district mission to prepare students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. The school maintains a focus on inclusive education, striving to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood population. By integrating various district-mandated instructional programs and support services, the school aims to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and educational growth within the South Los Angeles community.

165

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

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)532-8540
Website:	http://www.avalon-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

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2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th