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Elliott Institute

Special education school · Grades 2–12

La Crescenta, CA

2506 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in La Crescenta
  • Smaller classes than 76% of special education schools in California
  • Serving families in La Crescenta since at least 2011

In La Crescenta, California, Elliott Institute is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. About 26 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of special education schools in California. Enrollment is up about 24% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
26
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 2 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of special education schools in California (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 89 special education schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    21’11–1225’13–1419’15–167’17–1811’19–2019’21–2226’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded4
    23
    32
    53
    63
    71
    81
    92
    102
    113
    122

    Student body

    Two or more races69%
    Hispanic or Latino31%

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    Questions about Elliott Institute

    What grades does Elliott Institute serve?

    Elliott Institute serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Elliott Institute?

    About 26 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Elliott Institute?

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