Menlo Avenue Elementary School
Grades: K-8
Students: 531
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 19:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
4156 Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4291
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
5/10
6/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness8/10
Community Reviews
My daughter is thriving at this hidden gem of a school. This is the kind of school that feels more like a family; it is a true community school. The teachers are dedicated and collaborative and many of the staff are Menlo grads themselves. My daughter is truly nurtured here and has made so much prog
Posted by a parent on 8/12/2025If you want to rank this school, based its value on the API scores. At 754, this school is close to a score of 800, which is the state goal. For an inner city school, with a limited amount of resources, this is not only excellent--- but exceptional! People may have their personal opinions about the
Posted by a community member on 1/12/2014Menlo Avenue Elementary School has gone through many changes and very dangerous times. For example, we have had several principals and vice-principals come and go, including teachers. Some of the dangerous moments were unexpected lockdown due to shootings in our neighborhood. But I see the light at
Posted by a teacher on 10/24/2013I miss u Menlo : ) was there from "k" 1984 through "5" 1989.... At that time the teachers were awesome use to live litterly across from the dinosaur meusium, at that time all the meusiums were free so that use to be our playground. The culusium bought us out and they turn it into a parking lot for f
Posted by a community member on 9/7/2013The new leader is race oriented. Principal Jones has let go of veteran school workers and teachers because of budget cuts but has rehired new staff particularly of her race. She was even overheard talking to a secretary about hiring someone and she asked, "Are they hispanic?" Don't believe me? Check
Posted by a community member on 7/26/2013Nearby Schools
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Los Angeles schools - Menlo Avenue Elementary School is located at 4156 Menlo Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90037. Menlo Avenue Elementary School is in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Menlo Avenue Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-8.
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