Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
(18-19)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend West Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
568 students attend West Vernon Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Vernon Avenue Elementary School offer ?
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Vernon Avenue Elementary School part of?
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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