Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Delevan Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 72%
- Reading Proficiency: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delevan Drive Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delevan Drive Elementary School is 0.64, 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)72%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Delevan Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Delevan Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dahlia Heights Elementary School, Arroyo Seco Museum Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Delevan Drive Elementary School?
468 students attend Delevan Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Delevan Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delevan Drive Elementary School?
Delevan Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Delevan Drive Elementary School offer ?
Delevan Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Delevan Drive Elementary School part of?
Delevan Drive Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 1/23/2023
I graduated from Delevan Drive in 1976!!!-I loved every minute of my Elementary school experience at Delevan. I went on to become an elementary school teacher myself, no doubt influenced by my wonderful experience at Delevan Drive Elementary.
5 7/9/2012
i am a graduate from 2012 and throughout the years i have been here at delevan all i want to sqay is....YOU ROCK DELEVAN!!! you are amzaing the pta the staffs teachers even the principal i love you delevan. you are still in my heart
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