Anatola Avenue Elementary School

Posted: March 3, 2026

The principal here is very careless and unsupportive. “Miss Stone”
She doesn’t care about the child or their needs or what sources they can get to help a child. Instead she threatens to take the kid out of school because it’s “too much” for her.
Every child deserves an education and help.
Especially when half my tax money goes into her paycheck.
And her staff runs based on what she says they don’t see what’s right or wrong.
I wouldn’t recommend this school to honestly anyone
You really have to be desperate to have to sign your child up to this school, because I know it runs off of what’s closest to your home. It’s unfortunate.

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Posted: August 30, 2022

The teachers and staff at Anatola are wonderful, and really care about the students. They are doing their best to help all the kids succeed.
Give the school a chance, and you won't be disappointed!

Posted: September 3, 2021

Terrible principal and office staff. They will give you a hard time if they don't like you or your child. LA's Best after school program has you waiting 15 to 20 minutes outside when picking up your children. they do not pick up the phone right away. And all staff is rude
I tried this school for three years I think I had enough


If you child coughs or sneezes or has a temperature a bit higher cause there outside Playing and sweating outside they will isolated your child in a classroom without any explanation or evidence of COVID-19 and will not allow your son or daughter to get a COVID test on site.

The principal assumed my child had COVID and refused him to get a COVID test on site and kept him away from receiving an education.

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We’ve had a great experience with Anatola in the 4 years we’ve been there. The office staff and teachers are great and easy to deal with if any issues arise. I have had to attend several IEP meetings with the staff and administrators and it’s always been a pleasant experience.

Posted: January 17, 2017

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Posted: January 17, 2017

Part of the problem is the out of date system in place for students with learning challenges. Their answer is to place all students with challenges in one classroom regardless of appropriateness. The LAUSD needs a complete reorganization and update to the 21st century

Posted: January 17, 2017

Posted: January 17, 2017

It started out okay and we were very hopeful. However, my hope for a good placement for our son has faded. It is pile of bureaucratic paperwork, designed more for the adults then what is really best for the children.

Posted: December 17, 2015

Since the change of principal, this school has gone down. No one and I do mean NO ONE communicates anymore. Things are going on in school and I don't find out (and other parents too) until the day of, also there's a program called "school in motion" no one mentioned to us parents that this would be happening and it's been going on when it rains or when the weather is 40-50 degrees in the morning! Also the school was on lock down, no notice and no phone call to let us know what happened. I found out through my child and her friends! I'm just upset that this school has changed and not for the better but for the worse. The new principal Mrs. Gonzalez takes us parents as a joke, takes the information about how we feel as a joke. I wish Mrs. King was still here, she was super nice and always there for the parents and students.

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Posted: November 23, 2014

The teachers are very attentive to the students individual needs! They are much better than my son's previous district.

Posted: March 20, 2014

Anatola Elementary School is an exceptional place for students to grow and learn. The children really are the focus of the school. While overcoming the obstacles of the bureaucracy of LAUSD the staff works hard to help each child achieve his/her best. The school is lead by a competent principal who knows how to give personal attention where its needed. She motivates the teachers to do their best and provides an ideal environment for children to grow and learn in.

Posted: September 24, 2013

I love Anatola. I am fortunate enough to have attended this school and for my kids to attend this school. My boys started the SRLDP program here which was an AWESOME program!! Then 2 years ago my older son had Mrs. Koch as his Kinder teacher. At first we were kinda disappointed because most his friends ended up in Ms. Rosten's class but we kept Mrs. Koch. She ended up being a great addition in our lives. Then the following year we had Ms. Padilla. Another winner!!! We have been so lucky and blessed to have these teachers. They are great teachers. Kind, respectful, fair, loving, smart and my child loved them and so did I. I had great communication with them and as a parent I couldn't ask for more. I agree with one of the comment. Everyone on staff knew my son by name. I had an issue occur in our personal lives and Mrs. King and Mrs. Weiler had open door policy and took the time to talk to me. What a great school! What a great staff. I do wish that this school had more events where the parents and kids can all get together. Just so the community and students and parents can get together and get to know each other.

Posted: September 13, 2013

Our teachers , principal,staff are great just look at our API scores.They work hard and get our kids motivated. Great job Anatola!!!!

Posted: September 13, 2013

I would rate this school more, however all last yr my child was bullied in the 3rd grade I sent personal emails and letters and all the teacher said was that he had it under control. My child would come home soooo raged and angry, mad at me for sending her to school. I had a conference with both teacher and principle and nothing. I had to speak to the parents yes parents 'cause nothing was getting done. I had to threaten restraining order against these children. Its a shame! Now the most part the teachers are awesome they are old fashioned and they care about the education of these children unlike most schools that allow children to not care! =) Sadly to say that 2 of the 3 bullies of last yr continue to do so (bully) children in the 4th grade and great news they have nothing to do with my child anymore!!!!!