Sara Coughlin Elementary

www.coughlinelementary.net

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sara Coughlin Elementary School is a public school located in Pacoima, California, serving students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on Borden Street, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards to prepare students for academic success in their later years.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. By utilizing resources provided by the district and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the staff at Sara Coughlin Elementary works to address the diverse needs of their student population. Through its mission, the school aims to cultivate a sense of curiosity and responsibility, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the fundamental skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

449

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

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)686-6428
Website:	http://www.coughlinelementary.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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