Brainard Elementary

11407 Brainard Ave.
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342

160 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brainard Elementary, located in Lake View Terrace, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on Brainard Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational elementary education designed to prepare students for middle school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. As part of the LAUSD system, the school adheres to district-wide educational standards and serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment aimed at both academic growth and social development.

The school’s official portal, hosted on the School Loop platform, serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to stay connected. Through this site, the school provides access to essential resources, such as classroom calendars, teacher contacts, and information regarding school events and policies. By integrating digital communication tools, Brainard Elementary aims to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that families remain informed and engaged in their children’s educational progress throughout the academic year.

160

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brainard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	117
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Hispanic
117 (73.1%)
White
19 (11.9%)
Black
15 (9.4%)
Two or More
8 (5.0%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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)899-5241
Website:	http://brainardes.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 36

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 20