Fairburn Avenue Elementary

1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024

fairburnavees.lausd.org

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairburn Avenue Elementary, located in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, is a highly regarded K-5 school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its strong academic reputation and tight-knit community, the school is frequently cited for its high parental involvement and active PTA, which plays a significant role in funding enrichment programs and maintaining the school’s resources. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and personal development.

Beyond academics, Fairburn Avenue Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school often integrates arts and technology into its programming to support student growth, and its location near UCLA allows for a unique cultural connection to the surrounding neighborhood. As a public institution, it remains a focal point for families in the Westside area who are looking for a community-oriented school environment that balances high standards with a supportive atmosphere.

466

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairburn Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	59
Black	7
Asian	105
Two or More	102
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
189 (40.6%)
Asian
105 (22.5%)
Two or More
102 (21.9%)
Hispanic
59 (12.7%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	(310)470-1344
Website:	http://fairburnavees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 118

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairburn Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairburn Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	51.9%
Male	224	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)