Cahuenga Elementary
355 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Cahuenga Elementary School is a public school located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is situated in a densely populated area and focuses on providing foundational primary education to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As a Title I school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing academic development alongside the social and linguistic needs of its predominantly English learner and immigrant student demographic.
The school’s mission generally centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. Like many schools within the LAUSD system, Cahuenga Elementary utilizes a standardized curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks, while often incorporating specialized programs to support literacy and numeracy. By leveraging its location in the heart of Los Angeles, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive setting that prepares its young learners for success as they transition into middle school.
The school’s mission generally centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. Like many schools within the LAUSD system, Cahuenga Elementary utilizes a standardized curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks, while often incorporating specialized programs to support literacy and numeracy. By leveraging its location in the heart of Los Angeles, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive setting that prepares its young learners for success as they transition into middle school.
355
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 219 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 107 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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Hispanic219 (61.7%)
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Asian107 (30.1%)
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Two or More14 (3.9%)
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White10 (2.8%)
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Black5 (1.4%)
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: | Los Angeles Unified |
| Phone: | (213)386-6303 |
| Website: | http://cahuengaes.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 355 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 295 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
76
Grade 1
61
Grade 2
47
Grade 3
66
Grade 4
54
Grade 5
51
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 76 |
| Grade 1 | 61 |
| Grade 2 | 47 |
| Grade 3 | 66 |
| Grade 4 | 54 |
| Grade 5 | 51 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 186 | 52.4% |
| Male | 169 | 47.6% |
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