Garvanza Elementary

www.garvanzaelementary.org

245 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garvanza Elementary School, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its commitment to providing a foundational education, the school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a sense of community. Its location in a historically rich area of Northeast Los Angeles allows the school to serve a diverse student population, drawing on the cultural energy and local character of the surrounding community.

As part of the LAUSD system, Garvanza Elementary follows district-wide curriculum standards, focusing on core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, and science. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment, often involving extracurricular programs and community engagement efforts to enrich the student experience. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or current programs, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

245

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

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)254-7328
Website:	http://www.garvanzaelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

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

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)