Short Avenue Elementary

12814 Maxella Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066

414 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Short Avenue Elementary, located in the Del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-regarded for its diverse student body and strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. Its location on Maxella Avenue places it in a convenient pocket of the Westside, serving families across the local community with a focus on holistic student development.

Academically, Short Avenue Elementary is known for its commitment to both traditional core curriculum and enrichment programs. The school frequently emphasizes the integration of technology in the classroom and has been recognized for its focus on inclusivity and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic standards and creative extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a collaborative and safe campus atmosphere.

414

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Short Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	139
Black	12
Asian	8
Two or More	131
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
139 (33.7%)
Two or More
131 (31.7%)
White
122 (29.5%)
Black
12 (2.9%)
Asian
8 (1.9%)
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:	(310)397-4234
Website:	http://shortavenueelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
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 131

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 38