Porter Ranch Community

www.goprcs.org

1,312 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Porter Ranch Community School (PRCS) is a highly-rated K-8 public school located in the Porter Ranch neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley. Operating as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school serves as a central hub for its local community, focusing on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, technology integration, and character development. The school is known for its modern facilities and a structured educational approach that aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, PRCS is recognized for its strong parent involvement and a supportive school culture that encourages extracurricular engagement. The school often prioritizes a well-rounded experience, offering various programs that may include arts, physical education, and enrichment activities tailored to different grade levels. Because it is a community-focused school, it often maintains strong ties with local stakeholders and families, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that contributes to its positive reputation within the district.

1,312

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porter Ranch Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	203
Black	53
Asian	492
Two or More	252
American Indian	1

Asian
492 (37.5%)
White
311 (23.7%)
Two or More
252 (19.2%)
Hispanic
203 (15.5%)
Black
53 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)709-7100
Website:	http://www.goprcs.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 198

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 163

Grade 4 157

Grade 5 156

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Porter Ranch Community
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	198
Grade 1	149
Grade 2	136
Grade 3	163
Grade 4	157
Grade 5	156
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Porter Ranch Community
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	669	51%
Male	643	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)