Paseo del Rey Fundamental

7751 Paseo del Rey
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

153 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paseo del Rey Fundamental is a public elementary school located in the coastal community of Playa del Rey, California. Operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school follows a "fundamental" philosophy, which emphasizes a structured academic environment, traditional teaching methods, and a strong partnership between parents, students, and staff. The curriculum focuses heavily on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, often requiring a commitment from families to support student learning through consistent homework and participation in school activities.

The school is well-regarded for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere and its high levels of parent involvement. Its location near the coast provides a unique setting for students, and the school culture typically prioritizes character development alongside academic achievement. By maintaining clear expectations for behavior and performance, Paseo del Rey aims to provide a rigorous, disciplined, and stable foundation for its diverse student body, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

153

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

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:	(310)823-2356
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
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