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Catskill Avenue Elementary

23536 Catskill Ave., Carson, CA, 90745

About Catskill Avenue Elementary

Catskill Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Carson, California, that is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school has about 448 students and serves kids from transitional kindergarten to grade 5. The ratio of students to teachers is about 22:1, which is normal for the district. Catskill Avenue Elementary focuses on teaching English Language Arts and Math as its main subjects. It also offers help for English language learners and students who need extra help with their schoolwork. The student body is very diverse, with more than 90% of students identifying as a minority, mostly Hispanic and African American. The school also encourages family involvement and social-emotional learning to help students grow as a whole. According to data, only about 40% of students are good at English Language Arts and only about 37% are good at Math. Catskill Avenue Elementary is in a residential area of Carson where the median home price is higher than the national average. The school focuses on steady academic growth and improvement in the community.

Catskill Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

23536 Catskill Ave., Carson, CA, 90745

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Phone

(310) 834-7241

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 40% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
448
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2498 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM–2:41 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 1.56%
Asian 8.26%
Hispanic 79.69%
Black 6.7%
Two+ Races 2.23%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.56%
Asian
8.26%
Hispanic
79.69%
Black
6.7%
Two+ Races
2.23%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 448
47.32%
212 Female
52.68%
236 Male

Student Population

448 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Catskill Avenue Elementary held a Family Math Night, where students and their families worked on math problems together to improve their math skills and get involved in the school community.

FAQ

Q1. Are there before- and after-school programs at Catskill Avenue Elementary?

Ans. Depending on availability, the school may offer district-supported before- and after-school programs that include help with homework and supervised activities.

Q2. Are there ways for students to be leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can take on leadership roles in the classroom or join the student council to learn how to be responsible and work as a team.

Q3. What does the school do to help students come to class?

Ans. The school follows the district's rules about attendance and works with families to encourage regular attendance by providing support and communication services.

Q4. Is technology used in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, students use digital tools and devices to help them learn how to read, write, do math, and do research.

Q5: How can parents sign their child up for Catskill Avenue Elementary?

Ans. The Los Angeles Unified School District handles enrollment, and families can call the school office for information on what documents are needed and how to register.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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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

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

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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