Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ambler Avenue 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ambler Avenue Elementary serves the southeast part of Carson, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ambler Avenue Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student College Prepared and Career Ready!
School Rankings
Ambler Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambler Avenue 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4469 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue, white, light blue, red, khaki
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambler Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Ambler Avenue Elementary School is ranked #4469 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ambler Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Ambler Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leapwood Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ambler Avenue Elementary School?
445 students attend Ambler Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ambler Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ambler Avenue Elementary School?
Ambler Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ambler Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Ambler Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ambler Avenue Elementary School part of?
Ambler Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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