Open Charter Magnet

Charter School 397 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Open Charter Magnet, located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a K-5 public school that operates under a unique charter model within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, the school utilizes a "constructivist" approach to education. This philosophy focuses on hands-on, inquiry-based learning, where students are encouraged to actively explore concepts rather than simply memorizing facts, fostering both academic growth and critical thinking skills.

The school is highly regarded for its diverse and inclusive environment, often drawing families from across the district due to its magnet status and reputation for academic excellence. In addition to a rigorous core curriculum, Open Charter Magnet places a significant emphasis on the arts, social-emotional learning, and outdoor education. By maintaining a close-knit school culture and prioritizing the development of the "whole child," the school aims to create a supportive, engaging atmosphere that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

397

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)568-0735
Website:	http://opencharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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