Fairburn Avenue Elementary

1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024

www.lausd.net/fairburn_el

436 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairburn Avenue Elementary, located in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, is a highly regarded K-5 school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its strong academic reputation and tight-knit community, the school is frequently cited for its high parental involvement and active PTA, which plays a significant role in funding enrichment programs and maintaining the school’s resources. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and personal development.

Beyond academics, Fairburn Avenue Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school often integrates arts and technology into its programming to support student growth, and its location near UCLA allows for a unique cultural connection to the surrounding neighborhood. As a public institution, it remains a focal point for families in the Westside area who are looking for a community-oriented school environment that balances high standards with a supportive atmosphere.

436

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

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:	(310)470-1344
Website:	http://www.lausd.net/fairburn_el
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 Fairburn Avenue Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)