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Delevan Drive Elementary

4168 West Avenue 42, Los Angeles, CA, 90065

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 671 of 6783 in California

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About Delevan Drive Elementary

Delevan Drive Elementary is a public school in Los Angeles, California, which is in a big city. The school has 480 students and serves grades Kindergarten through 6. There are 23 full-time teachers, which gives the school a student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1, which is a little higher than the district average. Delevan Drive Elementary offers a standards-based core curriculum in math and English language arts. The school focuses on helping students do well in school and get ready for future learning. The school puts a lot of emphasis on creating a supportive learning environment that helps students grow socially and emotionally as well as academically. The school has a long history of doing well in academics, and in 2009 it won a National Blue Ribbon Award. About 65% of students are good at math and 61% are good at reading on recent state tests. This is better than the average for the district and the state. There are 47% girls and 53% boys in the student body, and 42% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The school serves a racially and culturally diverse group of students, mostly Hispanic, which is similar to the community in Eagle Rock.

Delevan Drive Elementary Contact Information

Address

4168 West Avenue 42, Los Angeles, CA, 90065

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Phone

(323) 255-0571

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 61% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
480
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 671 IN STEM IN STATE

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:13 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 19.79%
Asian 18.54%
Hispanic 45.62%
Black 1.25%
Two+ Races 14.58%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
19.79%
Asian
18.54%
Hispanic
45.62%
Black
1.25%
Two+ Races
14.58%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 480
47.08%
226 Female
52.92%
254 Male

Student Population

480 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Delevan Drive Elementary in Los Angeles, California, is getting a lot of attention because of its lively community. There are a lot of events and programs going on at the school that show how much they care about their students' success. A former student even said, "You rock Delevan!" to show how much they appreciated it. The PTA, staff, teachers, and principal are all great. You're still in my heart!

The school is dedicated to giving students a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on social-emotional skills and working together. The School is making a difference by focusing on academics and the community and school is in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and what it does really does make a difference in the lives of its students. Delevan Drive Elementary is clearly committed to helping students grow and getting involved in the community, even though there isn't any specific recent news.

FAQ

Q1. Is there someone to watch over the kids before school?

Ans. Limited supervision is usually available just before classes start.

Q2. Does the school take food allergies into account?

Ans. Yes, the nurse and classroom staff can help you make individual plans.

Q3. Are there clubs for extra activities?

Ans. Depending on staffing and resources, the school sometimes offers rotating enrichment activities.

Q4. Does Delevan Drive Elementary have programs for students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, each district has rules about how to offer individualized support programs.

Q5. Can students bring their own devices?

Ans. You can't use devices in school, and you have to follow the district's technology rules.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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