Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability Magnet

(818)348-1975

welbywayces.lausd.org

Charter School 755 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Welby Way Charter Elementary School and Gifted/High Ability Magnet, located in West Hills, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its academic excellence, the school offers a dual-track approach: a comprehensive neighborhood charter program and a specialized Magnet program specifically designed to serve gifted and high-ability learners. This structure allows the school to provide a rigorous, challenging curriculum that caters to diverse intellectual needs while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment.

Beyond its core academics, Welby Way is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded education that incorporates technology, the arts, and character development. The school benefits from an active parent and community network, which helps support enrichment activities and resources that enhance the student experience. By combining high academic standards with a focus on critical thinking and personal growth, Welby Way consistently maintains a strong reputation for preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

755

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	131
Black	9
Asian	228
Two or More	154

White
233 (30.9%)
Asian
228 (30.2%)
Two or More
154 (20.4%)
Hispanic
131 (17.4%)
Black
9 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)348-1975
Website:	http://welbywayces.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 105

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 136