School Overview
El Dorado Avenue Elementary is a public school located in Sylmar, California, operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated in the northern region of the San Fernando Valley, the school serves a diverse community of students, typically ranging from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Like many schools within the LAUSD system, it focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that aligns with state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs to support English Language Learners and students with unique educational needs.

The school functions as a foundational neighborhood institution, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. Beyond the traditional classroom instruction, El Dorado Avenue Elementary typically engages in community-building activities and parent involvement initiatives, which are central to the district’s approach to holistic education. By utilizing the resources of the nation’s second-largest school district, the school works to prepare its student body for the transition to middle school while addressing the specific cultural and socioeconomic dynamics of the Sylmar area.
364
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Dorado Avenue Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic343
Black3
Asian3
Two or More7
  • Hispanic
    343 (94.2%)
  • White
    8 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.9%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8%)
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)367-5816
Website: http://doradoavees.lausd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 338
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for El Dorado Avenue Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten86
Grade 150
Grade 277
Grade 348
Grade 453
Grade 550
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for El Dorado Avenue Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17046.7%
Male19453.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)