City Terrace Elementary

4350 City Terrace Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90063

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313 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

City Terrace Elementary School is a public school located in the East Los Angeles area and serves as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on City Terrace Drive, the school functions as a core community hub, providing primary education to a diverse student population. It emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment for students in the local neighborhood.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the surrounding City Terrace community, which is known for its historic residential charm and tight-knit atmosphere. Like many schools within the LAUSD, City Terrace Elementary focuses on meeting state educational standards while often integrating programs aimed at student enrichment and social-emotional development. For families seeking detailed information on specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for updates and school-home communication.

313

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City Terrace Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	275
Black	1
Asian	18
Two or More	15

Hispanic
275 (87.9%)
Asian
18 (5.8%)
Two or More
15 (4.8%)
White
4 (1.3%)
Black
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)269-0581
Website:	http://cityterraceelementary.weebly.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
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 68

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City Terrace Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City Terrace Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	55.6%
Male	139	44.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)