Tarzana Elementary

www.tarzanaes.org

259 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tarzana Elementary School is a public school located in Tarzana, California, and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse community in the San Fernando Valley, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The campus is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Tarzana Elementary typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, including options for arts, technology integration, and physical education. The school maintains an active partnership with parents and the local community, emphasizing the importance of parent involvement through the PTA and other volunteer initiatives. By promoting a collaborative culture and a commitment to high standards, Tarzana Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

259

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

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)881-1424
Website:	http://www.tarzanaes.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Tarzana Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)