Heliotrope Avenue Elementary

heliotropeavees.lausd.org

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Maywood, California, serving the local community as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on Woodlawn Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the area, emphasizing core academic standards, literacy, and numeracy. As a local neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Maywood community, working to foster a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student population.

The school operates within the larger framework of LAUSD, utilizing district-wide resources and curricula to prepare its students for middle school transitions. Through its online presence and school communications, Heliotrope Avenue Elementary encourages parental involvement and provides families with access to essential updates regarding school programs, calendars, and educational initiatives. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of the district, which include promoting student achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in an evolving academic landscape.

462

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heliotrope Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	448
Black	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
448 (97.0%)
White
8 (1.7%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)560-1230
Website:	http://heliotropeavees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 97

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 67