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Latona Avenue Elementary

4312 Berenice Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90031

About Latona Avenue Elementary

Los Angeles, California's Latona Avenue Elementary is a public school in a big city. The school has about 172 students and serves students in grades K through 6. Latona Avenue Elementary has about 10 full-time teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, which is better than the district average. This means that students can get more personalized help and instruction. The school offers a full curriculum that focuses on core subjects like math, English language arts, and science. It also has programs that help students learn about their emotions and get involved in their communities. 51% of the students are female and 49% are male. 90% of the students come from low-income families, which is similar to the demographics of the community around the school. Recent data show that about 32% of students are good at math and 57% are good at reading. This shows that literacy is strong but math could use some improvement. Latona Avenue Elementary is known for being a supportive place to learn, focusing on basic skills, and helping students grow in both academic and social areas.

Latona Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

4312 Berenice Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90031

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Phone

(323) 221-5148

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 57% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
172
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2901 IN STEM IN STATE

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at Latona Avenue Elementary

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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
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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 to 2:23 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 2.33%
Asian 4.65%
Hispanic 88.95%
Black 1.74%
Two+ Races 2.33%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.33%
Asian
4.65%
Hispanic
88.95%
Black
1.74%
Two+ Races
2.33%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 172
51.16%
88 Female
48.84%
84 Male

Student Population

172 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Latona Avenue Elementary in Los Angeles, California, is starting the new school year with a lot of energy! Recently, the school welcomed back students and is excited to have a great year together. Principal Sarah Garcia and the rest of the staff are excited to see their students and families again. They can't wait for a great year of learning and growth.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where students can succeed. They do this by using culturally relevant and responsive teaching methods to help students develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. Latona Avenue Elementary is making a welcoming and positive environment where students can do well by putting a lot of emphasis on community involvement and partnerships.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to deal with diversity?

Ans. Latona Avenue Elementary promotes cultural diversity by holding events and activities that are open to everyone.

Q2. What kinds of help are available?

Ans. The school offers counseling, special programs, and other help for students who are learning English or who have learning differences.

Q3. How does the school involve families?

Ans. Parents stay involved in school life by talking to their kids often, going to family events, and volunteering.

Q4. What sets Latona Avenue Elementary apart from other schools?

Ans. The school focuses on learning through projects and solving problems, which helps students connect what they learn in class to what they do in the real world.

Q5. Do you have arts programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in music, performance, and visual arts activities all year long.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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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

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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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