Yorkdale Elementary

yorkdalees.lausd.org

205 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Yorkdale Elementary School, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is known for being a small, tight-knit community that prioritizes a supportive environment for its diverse student body. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to foster a positive culture that encourages both social-emotional development and student engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the LAUSD, with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Beyond core academics, Yorkdale seeks to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular opportunities and community involvement initiatives. By leveraging its location within the Highland Park area, the school works to maintain strong partnerships with local families, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

205

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yorkdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	180
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	5

Hispanic
180 (87.8%)
White
12 (5.9%)
Asian
7 (3.4%)
Two or More
5 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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)255-0587
Website:	http://yorkdalees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 49

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Yorkdale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Yorkdale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	51.2%
Male	100	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)