Castelar Street Elementary

Initial Designation: 2026

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School Details

  • Principal: Amy Lau
  • District: Los Angeles Unified School District
  • County: Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Community: Urban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school

Description

Castelar Street Elementary School serves students in grades TK through 8, creating a middle grades experience shaped by cultural richness, student leadership, and strong academic support. Students follow a structured seven period day and explore engaging opportunities such as Mandarin language and culture courses, a pen pal partnership, and an annual field experience that broaden their global perspective. Creativity and collaboration grow through eSports, Pentathlon, Yearbook, and Art, while Middle School Student Council gives students a meaningful voice in campus life. Student leaders even organize and facilitate schoolwide events, including election assemblies. Layered academic supports include differentiated instruction, afterschool intervention, and access to on demand tutoring. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and restorative practices strengthen a positive and inclusive school climate. Castelar Street Elementary School is a warm and vibrant place where students learn, lead, and belong.
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