Griffin Avenue Elementary

2025 Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031

griffinavees.lausd.org

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Griffin Avenue Elementary School, located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. The campus is deeply rooted in its local community, aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond standard core academics, the school works to engage students through various programs and resources designed to enhance the learning experience. The school’s leadership and staff prioritize parent involvement and community partnerships to ensure that students have the necessary tools to succeed as they transition to middle school. For families seeking specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic resources, the school maintains an official website at [www.griffines.com](http://www.griffines.com).

287

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffin Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	250
Black	2
Asian	29
Two or More	5

Hispanic
250 (87.1%)
Asian
29 (10.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
White
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)222-8131
Website:	http://griffinavees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 70

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Griffin Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Griffin Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	52.6%
Male	136	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)