Wonderland Avenue Elementary

8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Wonderland_EL

435 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wonderland Avenue Elementary School, located in the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles, is a highly regarded public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It has established a reputation for maintaining high standards of achievement, often benefiting from a highly engaged parent body and a supportive local neighborhood that prioritizes a comprehensive educational experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Wonderland Avenue Elementary is frequently recognized for fostering a creative and nurturing environment. The school typically integrates various enrichment programs, including the arts and technology, to ensure a well-rounded development for its diverse student population. Because it is a sought-after destination within the district, it maintains a close-knit campus culture that emphasizes both scholastic success and the social-emotional growth of its students, making it a focal point for families in the Hollywood Hills/Laurel Canyon area.

435

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wonderland Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	35
Black	9
Asian	77
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
232 (53.3%)
Two or More
80 (18.4%)
Asian
77 (17.7%)
Hispanic
35 (8.0%)
Black
9 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	(323)654-4401
Website:	http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Wonderland_EL
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 55

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wonderland Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wonderland Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	51.5%
Male	211	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)