City Terrace Elementary

4350 City Terrace Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90063

www.cityterrace-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

383 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

City Terrace Elementary School is a public school located in the East Los Angeles area and serves as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on City Terrace Drive, the school functions as a core community hub, providing primary education to a diverse student population. It emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment for students in the local neighborhood.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the surrounding City Terrace community, which is known for its historic residential charm and tight-knit atmosphere. Like many schools within the LAUSD, City Terrace Elementary focuses on meeting state educational standards while often integrating programs aimed at student enrichment and social-emotional development. For families seeking detailed information on specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for updates and school-home communication.

383

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

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:	(323)269-0581
Website:	http://www.cityterrace-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 City Terrace Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)