Walgrove Avenue Elementary

1630 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066

271 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walgrove Avenue Elementary, located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood focus, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates both traditional academics and enrichment programs. It is particularly noted for its commitment to parental involvement and a collaborative environment where staff, families, and local community members work together to support student development.

In addition to its core curriculum, Walgrove Avenue Elementary often highlights programs that cater to diverse learning styles, frequently fostering an atmosphere of creativity and inclusivity. As a local neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the 90066 area, striving to provide a safe and nurturing environment that prepares students for middle school transition while promoting social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.

271

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walgrove Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	86
Black	20
Asian	11
Two or More	75

Hispanic
86 (31.9%)
White
78 (28.9%)
Two or More
75 (27.8%)
Black
20 (7.4%)
Asian
11 (4.1%)

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)391-7104
Website:	http://wearewalgrove.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 82

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 38