Purche Avenue Elementary School

Opened in 1957, Purche Elementary School is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school enrolls students in kindergarten through grade five. It provides special education and gifted and talented programs. Its academic curriculum includes several subjects, such as math, science, language arts, English, social studies and physical education. The Los Angeles Unified School District operates more than 100 elementary, middle and high schools. The school district also includes Franklin Elementary School, Lockwood Elementary School and South Gate Middle School. Purche Elementary School is located in Gardena, Calif.