Sylmar Elementary

sylmares.lausd.org

393 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sylmar Elementary School, located at 13291 Phillippi Ave. in Sylmar, California, is a public institution serving the local community within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its students, emphasizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, offering a structured environment designed to prepare young learners for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader LAUSD goal of fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and engaging with parents and community members, Sylmar Elementary seeks to support students from diverse backgrounds in meeting state academic standards. For current updates on school programs, calendar events, and administrative resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official school website at http://www.sylmares-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com.

393

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylmar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	373
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Hispanic
373 (94.9%)
White
10 (2.5%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
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)367-1078
Website:	http://sylmares.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sylmar Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sylmar Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	45.3%
Male	215	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)