Cantara Street Elementary

cantarastes.lausd.org

357 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cantara Street Elementary is a public school located in Reseda, California, and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse community in the San Fernando Valley, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school utilizes standardized curriculum frameworks to ensure students meet state benchmarks in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

The school is characterized by its dedication to inclusive practices and community engagement, striving to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond. Through its affiliation with the LAUSD, Cantara Street Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and programs designed to support various learning needs. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and students, the school aims to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere where children can develop both their intellectual abilities and their personal character.

357

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cantara Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	281
Black	3
Asian	33
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
281 (78.7%)
Asian
33 (9.2%)
White
19 (5.3%)
Two or More
18 (5.0%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)342-5191
Website:	http://cantarastes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 76

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cantara Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cantara Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	45.4%
Male	195	54.6%

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Elementary School K - 5th