Lanai Road Elementary

lanairoades.lausd.org

566 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lanai Road Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of Encino, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its status as a cornerstone of the local community. It consistently maintains high performance standards, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and personal development.

Beyond academics, Lanai Road Elementary is distinguished by its active parent participation and a variety of enrichment programs. The school community often highlights its "neighborhood school" feel, which is bolstered by dedicated faculty and an engaged Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that funds numerous arts, technology, and extracurricular initiatives. Its location in a quiet, residential section of Encino makes it a sought-after choice for local families, often cited for its collaborative school culture and commitment to preparing students for middle school success.

566

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lanai Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	47
Black	18
Asian	47
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
429 (75.8%)
Hispanic
47 (8.3%)
Asian
47 (8.3%)
Two or More
20 (3.5%)
Black
18 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
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)788-1590
Website:	http://lanairoades.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 123

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lanai Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lanai Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	48.9%
Male	289	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)