La Ballona Elementary

10915 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

531 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Ballona Elementary, located in the heart of Culver City, California, is a public school that serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Culver City Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth, with a curriculum that balances core subjects with arts, technology, and enrichment programs.

A standout feature of La Ballona is its dedication to multiculturalism and community engagement, often highlighted by its vibrant school culture and active parent-teacher association. The school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the varying needs of its students. By prioritizing collaborative learning and a welcoming atmosphere, La Ballona Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

531

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Ballona Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	342
Black	31
Asian	31
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
342 (64.4%)
White
82 (15.4%)
Two or More
43 (8.1%)
Black
31 (5.8%)
Asian
31 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Culver City Unified
Phone:	(310)842-4334
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 86

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 104