Weigand Avenue Elementary

10401 Weigand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

www.weigandelementary.org

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Weigand Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school functions as a community hub, providing foundational education to a diverse student population in an urban setting. Its mission is focused on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district’s framework.

Academically, the school emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, often supported by various district-led initiatives designed to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable resources to underserved areas. Like many schools in the Watts region, Weigand Avenue prioritizes a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its community, often incorporating programs that focus on student engagement, arts, and collaborative learning to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

290

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weigand Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	263
Black	25
Two or More	2

Hispanic
263 (90.7%)
Black
25 (8.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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)567-9606
Website:	http://www.weigandelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 59

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Weigand Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Weigand Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	139	47.9%
Male	151	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)