Catskill Avenue Elementary

catskillavees.lausd.org

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Catskill Avenue Elementary School, located in Carson, California, is a dedicated educational institution serving students in the local community. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school operates under the mascot of the "Cougars," fostering a sense of school spirit and identity among its student body. The campus is designed to provide a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the social and emotional development of its elementary-age students.

The school maintains a digital presence through its dedicated website, which serves as a central hub for communication between the administration, teachers, and families. Through this platform, the school provides essential information regarding academic programs, school policies, and upcoming events. By focusing on a structured curriculum and community engagement, Catskill Avenue Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond, upholding the mission of the broader district to provide quality public education to all children.

419

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catskill Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	339
Black	26
Asian	33
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
339 (80.9%)
Asian
33 (7.9%)
Black
26 (6.2%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)
White
5 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2%)

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:	(310)834-7241
Website:	http://catskillavees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 93

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Catskill Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Catskill Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	50.6%
Male	207	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)