Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School

5939 Second Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 10-14%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
10-14%
40%
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(18-19)
25-29%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
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Black
23%
5%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School?
221 students attend Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School offer ?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School part of?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 10-14%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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