Without music or dance education at their school, the young learners at Delevan Drive Elementary inspire us with their curiosity and dedication to exploring the culture, language, and music of their sister sites around the world.
COMMUNITY CHALLENGES
The reality our students face every day
In Glassell Park, one of Northeast L.A.'s most diverse neighborhoods, families navigate rising costs, language barriers, and a rapidly changing landscape.
Here's a snapshot of the community where we serve our students
80%
of students are children of color
At Delevan Drive, 42% of students are Hispanic, 19% Asian, 17% multi-racial, and 1% Black. In the surrounding neighborhood, over half of residents were born outside the U.S. - primarily from Mexico and the Philippines.
56%
of residents speak a language other than English at home
More than double the national rate - reflecting the multilingual character of a community where music becomes a universal language that connects across cultural and linguistic barriers.
1 in 5
adults lack a high school diploma
Only 81% of adults in this zip code graduated high school - far below the national rate of 89.6%. For many families, their children are the first generation navigating the American education system.
SOURCES
NCES via SchoolDigger, Delevan Drive Elementary, 2024-25 • U.S. Census 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates, zip 90065 • LA Housing Department, 2024 • Niche, Glassell Park Demographics, 2024
