Melvin Avenue Elementary

379 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Melvin Avenue Elementary is a public school located in the Reseda neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood-based elementary institution, it provides foundational education for children in the local community, emphasizing core academic standards and personal development in a traditional classroom setting. The school is integrated into the broader LAUSD network, allowing it to leverage district-wide resources, curriculum frameworks, and educational support programs designed to prepare elementary students for middle school transitions.

The campus at 7700 Melvin Avenue serves as a central hub for families in the Reseda area, fostering a community-focused learning environment. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on building literacy and numeracy skills while offering a space for social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school’s official LAUSD portal serves as the primary resource for staying informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district initiatives that impact the student body.

379

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melvin Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	299
Black	10
Asian	35
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
299 (78.9%)
Asian
35 (9.2%)
Two or More
20 (5.3%)
White
14 (3.7%)
Black
10 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
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)886-7171
Website:	http://melvinmustangs.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 87

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Melvin Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Melvin Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	52%
Male	182	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)