Weigand Avenue Elementary

10401 Weigand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

weigand-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

313 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Weigand Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school functions as a community hub, providing foundational education to a diverse student population in an urban setting. Its mission is focused on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district’s framework.

Academically, the school emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, often supported by various district-led initiatives designed to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable resources to underserved areas. Like many schools in the Watts region, Weigand Avenue prioritizes a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its community, often incorporating programs that focus on student engagement, arts, and collaborative learning to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

313

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

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)567-9606
Website:	http://weigand-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

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

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)