Winnetka Avenue Elementary

8240 Winnetka Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91306

winnetkaavees.lausd.org

306 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Winnetka Avenue Elementary School, located in Canoga Park, California, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its diverse student body, fostering an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with social-emotional development. As part of a large urban district, the school works to integrate modern educational practices to help students meet grade-level standards while preparing them for middle school success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Winnetka Avenue Elementary emphasizes community engagement and school spirit. The school staff generally focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where parent involvement is encouraged to support student achievement. By utilizing resources provided by LAUSD, the school aims to offer extracurricular opportunities and support services that address the varied needs of its local neighborhood, striving to be a cornerstone of the Canoga Park community.

306

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winnetka Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	238
Black	12
Asian	25
Two or More	8

Hispanic
238 (77.8%)
Asian
25 (8.2%)
White
23 (7.5%)
Black
12 (3.9%)
Two or More
8 (2.6%)

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)341-5422
Website:	http://winnetkaavees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winnetka Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winnetka Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	49.3%
Male	155	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley

Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley District

Charter School 409 Students

7911 Winnetka Ave.
Winnetka, CA 91306 (0.4 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th