Plainview Academic Charter Academy

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Charter School 285 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Plainview Academic Charter Academy, located in Tujunga, California, is a public charter school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement specialized educational programs and curricula designed to meet the specific needs of its student population. The school serves an elementary-level student body and is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement through targeted enrichment activities.

The school is committed to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, parents, and teachers in the educational process. By leveraging its status within the LAUSD system, Plainview provides students with access to district resources while maintaining a smaller, community-focused campus atmosphere. The academy prioritizes holistic student development, aiming to prepare its learners for success in higher grades by focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character building in a supportive and inclusive setting.

285

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)353-1730
Website:	http://plainviewave-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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