Union Avenue Elementary

150 S. Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90057

uniones-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

847 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Union Avenue Elementary is a public school located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on S. Burlington Avenue, the school operates as a foundational part of the local community, providing elementary education to a dense, urban population. The campus reflects the diverse demographic landscape of the surrounding area, focusing on meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of its student body through the standard LAUSD curriculum.

As a neighborhood school, Union Avenue Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to support English Language Learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The school’s mission aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for middle school success and fostering a supportive learning environment. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, after-school programs, or current academic performance metrics can find detailed resources and updates on the official district website provided.

847

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

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:	(213)483-1345
Website:	http://uniones-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	749
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

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3rd

4th

5th