Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5, King Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
King Elementary School's student population of 639 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of King Elementary School is 0.27, which is less 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)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
639 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of King Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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