Westminster Avenue Elementary

1010 Abbott Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291

www.westminsterelementary.org

335 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westminster Avenue Elementary School, located in the heart of Venice, California, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Situated on the iconic Abbott Kinney Boulevard, the school functions as a public institution under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). It is known for its focus on providing a foundational education to elementary-aged children while navigating the unique cultural and socioeconomic landscape of the Venice neighborhood.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic development and student engagement, often utilizing its proximity to the creative Venice community to enrich its curriculum. Like many schools in the district, Westminster Avenue is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners. Through various extracurricular activities, community involvement, and educational programs, the school strives to cultivate both the intellectual and social growth of its students, preparing them for success as they transition into middle school.

335

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

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:	(310)392-3041
Website:	http://www.westminsterelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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