Sunland Elementary

sunlandes.lausd.org

282 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunland Elementary School, located in the Sunland neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is situated in a quiet residential area and prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment where academic achievement and personal growth are prioritized. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for local families, emphasizing close partnerships between parents, staff, and the community to ensure student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the LAUSD while incorporating modern teaching strategies to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Beyond academics, Sunland Elementary often focuses on character development and social-emotional learning to help students build confidence and strong interpersonal skills. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching space that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning for its diverse student population.

282

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	170
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
170 (60.3%)
White
67 (23.8%)
Two or More
26 (9.2%)
Black
10 (3.5%)
Asian
8 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)353-1631
Website:	http://sunlandes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 56

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 43