Kentwood Elementary

kentwoodes.lausd.org

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kentwood Elementary School, located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering an inclusive environment. It is often recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent participation, which supports various extracurricular programs and campus enhancements aimed at enriching the student experience beyond traditional classroom instruction.

In addition to its core academic focus, Kentwood Elementary benefits from its location in the Westchester area, often drawing families who value a neighborhood-school atmosphere within the larger urban district. The school typically provides a range of support services and enrichment opportunities, including technology integration and visual and performing arts, to help students develop both socially and intellectually. Its commitment to maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment makes it a focal point for the local community.

352

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kentwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	80
Black	52
Asian	9
Two or More	86

White
125 (35.5%)
Two or More
86 (24.4%)
Hispanic
80 (22.7%)
Black
52 (14.8%)
Asian
9 (2.6%)

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)670-8977
Website:	http://kentwoodes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 114

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 29