Bushnell Way Elementary

www.bushnell-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

181 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bushnell Way Elementary is a public school located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy and mathematics. The campus is known for fostering a supportive community environment, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond through structured learning and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into its local Highland Park community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and neighborhood outreach. Its academic program is supported by the resources and standards of the LAUSD, while the faculty works to implement strategies that cater to the varying needs of their students. By maintaining a focus on character development alongside academic achievement, Bushnell Way Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where young learners can build the social and cognitive skills necessary for their future education.

181

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

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:	(323)255-6511
Website:	http://www.bushnell-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
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

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Bushnell Way Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

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