Balboa Blvd Elementary School

Operational since 1978, Balboa Gifted Magnet Elementary School serves more than 600 students in grades one through five. The school offers classes in various subjects, such as English, mathematics and science. The school also provides music and physical education classes, as well as special education programs for students with disabilities. Balboa Gifted Magnet Elementary School operates a parent-teacher association. The school offers after-school and technology programs and organizes book fairs and science camps. It has library that stocks more than 11,000 books and features computers that are used for Internet research. Balboa Gifted Magnet Elementary School also provides sports programs, including handball and kickball. The school is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.