Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet

6351 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048

carthaycenteres.lausd.org

327 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carthay Elementary School of Environmental Studies Magnet, located in the Carthay Square area of Los Angeles, is a unique public elementary school within the LAUSD that integrates environmental literacy into its core curriculum. As a magnet school, it attracts students by blending traditional academic standards with a specialized focus on ecology, sustainability, and nature-based learning. The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on hands-on experiences, encouraging students to develop a deep understanding of their physical world through garden programs, scientific inquiry, and environmental stewardship projects.

Beyond its specialized magnet theme, the school maintains a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive community. It aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for academic success while cultivating responsible citizenship. By utilizing its environmental focus to teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Carthay Elementary creates a vibrant learning environment where students are encouraged to engage actively with both their local neighborhood and the global environment.

327

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	147
Black	74
Asian	15
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
147 (45.0%)
White
75 (22.9%)
Black
74 (22.6%)
Asian
15 (4.6%)
Two or More
15 (4.6%)
American Indian
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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)935-8173
Website:	http://carthaycenteres.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 90

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	48.6%
Male	168	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Horace Mann Elementary

Beverly Hills Unified

578 Students

8701 Charleville Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (0.8 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th