Melrose Avenue Elementary

731 North Detroit St.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

melroseave.lausd.org

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Melrose Avenue Elementary, located in the Fairfax district 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 prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. It is well-regarded for its strong sense of community, often highlighted by the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders who contribute to the school's "Melrose Stars" culture.

Academically, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating enrichment opportunities. Because of its location in a diverse urban area, the school works to provide a global perspective to its students, often utilizing its proximity to the cultural hubs of Los Angeles to enhance learning. Through its dedicated staff and supportive PTA, Melrose Avenue Elementary strives to prepare students for middle school success by balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development.

419

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melrose Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	116
Black	19
Asian	126
Two or More	65

Asian
126 (30.1%)
Hispanic
116 (27.7%)
White
93 (22.2%)
Two or More
65 (15.5%)
Black
19 (4.5%)

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)938-6275
Website:	http://melroseave.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 65

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Melrose Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Melrose Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	49.9%
Male	210	50.1%

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