Vinedale College Preparatory Academy

10150 La Tuna Canyon Rd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352

vinedalees-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

203 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Vinedale Elementary, located in the Sun Valley area of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on La Tuna Canyon Road, the school is known for its relatively quiet, scenic location near the foothills, providing a distinct atmosphere compared to more densely urban LAUSD campuses. The school focuses on building a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, Vinedale Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrating district-wide initiatives to support student achievement. Like many schools in the area, it strives to balance standardized curriculum requirements with enrichment opportunities to help students develop both socially and intellectually. Families in the community often value the school for its committed teaching staff and its role as a neighborhood anchor that encourages parental involvement and student engagement.

203

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

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)767-0106
Website:	http://vinedalees-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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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