Mt. Washington Elementary

3981 San Rafael Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065

mtwashingtones.lausd.org

430 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mt. Washington Elementary is a public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), located in the scenic and historic Mt. Washington neighborhood of Los Angeles. Known for its strong sense of community, the school serves a diverse population of students and is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional development. The school environment is often noted for its integration into the surrounding hillside community, providing a unique, suburban-like setting within the heart of the city.

The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnership, which are core pillars of its educational approach. Academically, Mt. Washington Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and enrichment activities. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and families, the school strives to create a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and student achievement.

430

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	93
Black	3
Asian	41
Two or More	116
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
175 (40.7%)
Two or More
116 (27.0%)
Hispanic
93 (21.6%)
Asian
41 (9.5%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)225-8320
Website:	http://mtwashingtones.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 113

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt. Washington Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt. Washington Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	47.9%
Male	224	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)