Ranchito Avenue Elementary

7940 Ranchito Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ranchito Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Panorama City, California, serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is situated in a densely populated urban area and is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its diverse student body. Its mission emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

The campus acts as a central hub for the local community, offering various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, including English Language Learner support and special education services. Like many schools within the LAUSD, Ranchito Avenue Elementary focuses on implementing core curriculum standards while encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. By prioritizing a structured classroom setting and holistic student growth, the school strives to empower its young learners to reach their full potential within their neighborhood.

421

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ranchito Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	358
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	21

Hispanic
358 (85.0%)
White
21 (5.0%)
Two or More
21 (5.0%)
Asian
18 (4.3%)
Black
3 (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:	(818)988-1710
Website:	http://ranchitoavees.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 83

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ranchito Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ranchito Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	48.2%
Male	218	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)