West Vernon Avenue Elementary

4312 South Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

westvernonavees.lausd.org

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Vernon Avenue Elementary, located in the historic South Los Angeles area, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, providing foundational education for elementary-aged children. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for middle school and future academic success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the LAUSD while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, West Vernon Avenue Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture, often engaging families through community-focused programs. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools necessary for their educational journey, maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and student growth within the urban landscape of Los Angeles.

470

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Vernon Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	432
Black	29
Two or More	7

Hispanic
432 (91.9%)
Black
29 (6.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
White
2 (0.4%)

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)232-4218
Website:	http://westvernonavees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 74

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 87