Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Darby Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darby Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Darby Avenue Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Darby Avenue Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Darby Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Darby Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castlebay Lane Charter, Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Darby Avenue Elementary School?
397 students attend Darby Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Darby Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darby Avenue Elementary School?
Darby Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Darby Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Darby Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Darby Avenue Elementary School part of?
Darby Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
Excellent! Great Principal and teachers
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