La Crescenta Elementary

4343 La Crescenta Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214

400 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Crescenta Elementary School, located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, is a highly regarded public school within the Glendale Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for its strong academic performance and a nurturing community atmosphere. It is widely recognized for its rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and an active parent-teacher association that works closely with the administration to provide enriched learning opportunities and extracurricular support.

The school is a cornerstone of the quiet, family-oriented La Crescenta community, consistently earning high rankings for student achievement and standardized test scores. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character development and a well-rounded education, often integrating arts, technology, and science programs into its daily schedule. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for the transition to middle school, La Crescenta Elementary remains a top choice for families seeking a stable and high-achieving environment in the Los Angeles County area.

400

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Crescenta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	98
Black	3
Asian	75
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (50.7%)
Hispanic
98 (24.5%)
Asian
75 (18.8%)
Two or More
20 (5.0%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)249-3187
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 77

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 72