Franklin Avenue Elementary

1910 N. Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

www.franklinavenueschool.org

401 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Avenue Elementary School, located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated in a vibrant, historic community, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of neighborhood identity and active parent participation. It prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth while fostering a creative and community-focused culture for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Franklin Avenue Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by incorporating enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that encourage artistic expression and social responsibility. The school benefits significantly from an engaged parent-teacher association and local community support, which helps fund various programs and campus improvements. With its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing atmosphere, the school remains a pillar of the Los Feliz area, preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

401

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

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)663-0320
Website:	http://www.franklinavenueschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

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

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)