Fries Avenue Elementary

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fries Avenue Elementary School, located in Wilmington, California, is a public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum and community engagement.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of LAUSD, which prioritize student achievement, literacy, and social-emotional development. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Fries Avenue Elementary works to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, events, and administrative policies through the school’s official website or by contacting the campus directly.

325

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fries Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	294
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
294 (90.5%)
Two or More
14 (4.3%)
Black
7 (2.2%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)
White
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
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:	(310)834-6431
Website:	http://friesavenue.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 73

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fries Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fries Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	44.6%
Male	180	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)