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La Crescenta Elementary

4343 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta, CA, 91214

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 866 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

La Crescenta Elementary

4343 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta, CA, 91214

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 866 of 7047 in California

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About La Crescenta Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 61% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
416
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 50.72%
Asian 22.12%
Hispanic 22.12%
Black 0.72%
Two+ Races 3.85%
Native Am. 0%
White
50.72%
Asian
22.12%
Hispanic
22.12%
Black
0.72%
Two+ Races
3.85%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 416
49.52%
206 Female
50.24%
209 Male

Student Population

416 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

La Crescenta Elementary Contact Information

Address

4343 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta, CA, 91214

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Phone

(818) 249-3187

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Website

gusd.net

TOP 866 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at La Crescenta Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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: 8:15 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Glendale Unified School District, which includes La Crescenta Elementary, recently earned statewide recognition for excellence in arts education (2026). Two schools in the district received the California Exemplary Arts Education Award, highlighting the district’s strong commitment to well-rounded learning, creativity, and student development

FAQ

Q1. How does La Crescenta Elementary School get students interested in learning?

Ans. Teachers make lessons and activities that are fun and make students want to ask questions and think about new things.

Q2. What kinds of things can students do to learn how to work together?

Ans. Students learn how to work together and share responsibilities through group projects and tasks.

Q3. What does the school do to help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Giving people chances to give presentations, praise them, and give them positive feedback all help them feel more confident.

Q4. How do teachers encourage students to be creative?

Creative assignments, art-based activities, and projects in the classroom give students a chance to show off their ideas.

Q5. How does the school keep the learning environment positive?

Ans. A welcoming environment is created by respectful interactions, inclusive practices, and supportive teaching methods.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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