Erwin Elementary

erwines.lausd.org

580 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Erwin Elementary School, located in Van Nuys, California, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Their curriculum is designed to meet state standards, with an emphasis on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, often supplemented by enrichment programs that aim to develop both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of their students.

Beyond academics, Erwin Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school actively encourages parent involvement through various committees and events, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where families feel connected to the learning process. With a commitment to preparing students for future educational success, the school strives to cultivate a safe and structured campus where diversity is celebrated and students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

580

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erwin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	342
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

Hispanic
342 (59.0%)
White
182 (31.4%)
Two or More
40 (6.9%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)988-6292
Website:	http://erwines.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 118

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Erwin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Erwin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	43.8%
Male	326	56.2%

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