Giraffe Charter (Closed 2010)

436 South Alexandria Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Giraffe Charter serves 34 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Giraffe Charter?
34 students attend Giraffe Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Giraffe Charter students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Giraffe Charter?
Giraffe Charter has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Giraffe Charter offer ?
Giraffe Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Giraffe Charter part of?
Giraffe Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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