Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet

rockdalevapaes.lausd.org

325 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet is a specialized elementary school located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. As a magnet program within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is uniquely designed to integrate a rigorous academic curriculum with an intensive focus on the arts. Students at Rockdale benefit from dedicated instruction in visual arts, music, dance, and theater, which are woven into their daily learning experience to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression alongside traditional core subjects.

Beyond its artistic programming, Rockdale is known for maintaining a strong, close-knit community atmosphere. The school emphasizes collaborative learning and provides students with diverse opportunities to showcase their talents through performances, art exhibits, and school-wide showcases. By blending a supportive educational environment with specialized enrichment, Rockdale aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both academically and creatively as they transition to middle school and beyond.

325

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	176
Black	3
Asian	35
Two or More	40

Hispanic
176 (54.2%)
White
71 (21.8%)
Two or More
40 (12.3%)
Asian
35 (10.8%)
Black
3 (0.9%)

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)255-6793
Website:	http://rockdalevapaes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 61

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	51.1%
Male	159	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)