Richland Ave Elementary School

We moved to Westdale (Mar Vista) a little over five years ago and I have to say that it has been amazing to witness the evolution of Richland Avenue over those years. Committed parents, energetic teachers and staff and a dedicated Principal have turned Richland into a hidden gem of a neighborhood school.
With about 300 students, Richland provides a comfortable, family-​like environment with all of the academic support and encouragement of an Advanced Learning School. We have a learning garden on campus, after school French classes and Arts, Music and Sciences programs.
My daughter is in the TK/​K class, which she loves. I have to say that as a parent, I don’t take for granted the fact that she adores her teachers and says «Bonjour» every time she sees Principal Granade (who knows every students’ name). She feels comfortable asking questions, interacting with everyone at our school and is 100% encouraged to be herself. All that and her teachers have above and beyond supported her love of math and science.
Just in case it’s helpful as a frame of reference, my daughter’s first, school experiences were spent at a reputable, private preschool and my entire K-​12^th grade experience was spent at two, small private schools. Richland is my first public school experience and I truly believe that my daughter is being nurtured, encouraged and challenged academically just as I was growing up.

Our family loves Richland!
The principal, Mr. G., is dedicated to every student and to the faculty, is present at meetings and events, and the kids love him. He even gave us the school tour himself when we came to check the school out! I love that Richland is a small school with a community feeling. My daughter is thriving in her studies and feels safe in her classroom. She has a whole class of friends and really looks forward to school every day. There is also a free after school STAR program that all of the kids LOVE!
Our district school was capped so we came to Richland and I couldn’t be happier that things worked out like they did. I hear that the school has changed a lot in the last few years so be cautious of old reviews and check the school out for yourself. Kids and parents love the Richland Avenue community. Go Tigers!

i attended this school for 7 years, and its been 4 years that i stepped foot on campus ever since. The principle doesn’t have her priorities straight, my fifth grade teacher used to curse at us in class, and it didn’t prepare me at all for middle school. This school leaves scars on my memory. i was always the idiot there, and it was because nobody took the time to help me learn. There are certain teachers (if i may say so myself!) are amazing, and i will remember them for a life time! ahem! Mr. L (third grade) Ms. Danieri (4^th grade) !! (i hope i spelled that correctly!!) miss you two!
love, sabrina (the fashionista)
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My son has been at this school for 5 years an we love it! Music every week and lots of room to play on the big playground. Organic garden for picnics and school events. Halloween fair and haunted house is amazing and a great community event. Beautiful library and a week long book fair that thi kids just love. The murals throughout campus make it bright and cheerful and the computer lab is well equiped and available before school with ecucational software. The classrooms have smart baords and are wired to the internet to add to the learning enviroment. Many teachers at Richland have doctorates in education and have been teaching for many years. STAR after school program is free at Richland and this year my son is taking Chinese, woodworking and playing guitar in the rock star band. The receptionst is so trivial, makes me wonder about priorities… the teachers, facilities, art education, SRAR program and the booster club all rock!!!