Western Avenue Technology Magnet

www.waes-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

540 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Western Avenue Elementary is a public school located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood, operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children. As part of a large urban district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to create a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its local community.

The school utilizes resources provided by LAUSD to facilitate student learning, offering a traditional elementary education path. While specific extracurricular or specialized programs may evolve based on district initiatives and local funding, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Prospective parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact information through their official website maintained via the School Loop platform.

540

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)295-3261
Website:	http://www.waes-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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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8th