Tarzana Elementary

tarzanaes.lausd.org

246 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tarzana Elementary School is a public school located in Tarzana, 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 well-rounded academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The campus is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Tarzana Elementary typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, including options for arts, technology integration, and physical education. The school maintains an active partnership with parents and the local community, emphasizing the importance of parent involvement through the PTA and other volunteer initiatives. By promoting a collaborative culture and a commitment to high standards, Tarzana Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

246

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tarzana Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	138
Black	19
Asian	19
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Hispanic
138 (56.1%)
White
38 (15.4%)
Two or More
31 (12.6%)
Black
19 (7.7%)
Asian
19 (7.7%)
American Indian
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)881-1424
Website:	http://tarzanaes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 44

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tarzana Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tarzana Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	48.8%
Male	126	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)