Atwater Avenue Elementary

3271 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

atwateravees.lausd.org

332 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Atwater Avenue Elementary, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is recognized for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the local area, emphasizing a balanced curriculum that aims to build both academic foundations and social-emotional growth in its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which plays a significant role in enriching the student experience. Beyond its core academic offerings, Atwater Avenue Elementary frequently integrates programs that encourage creativity and physical development. Its location in the vibrant Silver Lake community provides a unique setting where the school’s traditions and neighborhood pride intersect, creating an educational environment that values inclusivity, student engagement, and long-term academic success.

332

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atwater Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	203
Black	7
Asian	23
Two or More	44

Hispanic
203 (61.1%)
White
55 (16.6%)
Two or More
44 (13.3%)
Asian
23 (6.9%)
Black
7 (2.1%)

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:	(323)665-5941
Website:	http://atwateravees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 48

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 28