Maurice Sendak Elementary

11414 W. Tiara St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maurice Sendak Elementary School, located in North Hollywood, California, is a public school operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named after the renowned author and illustrator of *Where the Wild Things Are*, the school strives to foster an environment of creativity and academic growth. It serves a diverse student population in the San Fernando Valley, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their imaginations and develop critical thinking skills.

As part of the LAUSD network, the school follows district-wide educational standards and curriculum guidelines. The campus is designed to be a community-centered learning space that emphasizes student engagement, parental involvement, and a supportive atmosphere. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, Maurice Sendak Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school success by balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development.

394

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.5%

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:	(818)509-3400
Website:	http://sendakelementary.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
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