Elliott Institute (2025-26 Profile)

2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214

The Elliott Institute is a certified Non-Public School specializing in academic, language, and behavior intervention as well as treatment of children with special needs.

We offer an Integrated Educational Program which includes academics, language and behavior intervention.

There is limited enrollment for 4 classrooms. Our classroom ratio is 2:1.

1:1 Aides are provided per IEP's. Our goal is to return the students to full inclusions with or without an aide or to the special education classroom in their own neighborhood schools.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 26 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children
California Association of �� Special Education Schools (CAPSES)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1983

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

26 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

11 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants and polo shirts in approved colors

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

We contract with various school districts.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Contact main office for more information.

Admissions Director

Alicia A. Elliott

Admissions Associate

Nayrie Tarpinian

School Notes

School Motto: 'It seems that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential' - Hans Asperger

The Elliott Institute is a certified Non-Public School specializing in academic, language, and behavior intervention as well as treatment of children with special needs.
We offer an Integrated Educational Program which includes academics, language and behavior intervention.
There is limited enrollment for 4 classrooms.
Our classroom ratio is 2:1.
1:1 Aides are provided per IEP's.
Our goal is to return the students to full inclusions with or without an aide or to the special education classroom in their own neighborhood schools.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Elliott Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Elliott Institute is located in the Montrose neighborhood of La Crescenta, CA.

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