Sharp Avenue Elementary

School Overview
Sharp Avenue Elementary School, located in the Arleta neighborhood 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), the school provides a comprehensive primary education focused on core academic subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history-social science. The school environment is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing the importance of community and foundational learning skills necessary for students as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Sharp Avenue Elementary is integrated into the local Arleta community, drawing families from the surrounding residential areas. The school typically offers various support services and programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population, including English language development and resources for students with special needs. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and a supportive campus culture, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive educational environment that prepares its young learners for future success.
417
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharp Avenue Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic402
Asian3
Two or More9
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    402 (96.4%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • White
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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)896-9573
Website: http://sharpes.lausd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 390
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 74
Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sharp Avenue Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten95
Grade 161
Grade 263
Grade 359
Grade 474
Grade 565
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sharp Avenue Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22353.5%
Male19446.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)