La Salle Avenue Elementary

8715 La Salle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047

lasalleavees.lausd.org

330 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Salle Avenue Elementary, located in the Manchester Square 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 is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The campus is known for its commitment to providing a structured learning experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school while striving to meet the diverse needs of its local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, La Salle Avenue Elementary focuses on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens by offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success, the school serves as a vital educational anchor for families in the 90047 area.

330

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Salle Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	179
Black	131
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
179 (54.2%)
Black
131 (39.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
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)759-1161
Website:	http://lasalleavees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 57

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for La Salle Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for La Salle Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	51.5%
Male	160	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

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Charter School 271 Students

8505 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047 (0.3 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th