Micheltorena Street Elementary

1511 Micheltorena St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026

www.lausd.net/Micheltorena_EL

340 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Micheltorena Street Elementary is a vibrant public school located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The campus is known for its historic charm and active parent involvement, which plays a significant role in supporting the school’s academic programs and extracurricular offerings.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and social-emotional development. By integrating community-based initiatives and a variety of enrichment opportunities, Micheltorena Street Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging creativity and civic responsibility. Its location in the heart of Silver Lake allows the school to leverage local cultural resources, helping to create an engaging and supportive atmosphere for families in the community.

340

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

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)661-2125
Website:	http://www.lausd.net/Micheltorena_EL
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

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

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)