Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amestoy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amestoy Elementary serves the southeast part of Gardena, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amestoy Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amestoy 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 Amestoy Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#4077 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. 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)33.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amestoy Elementary School's ranking?
Amestoy Elementary School is ranked #4077 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Amestoy Elementary School?
623 students attend Amestoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Amestoy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amestoy Elementary School?
Amestoy Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amestoy Elementary School offer ?
Amestoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Amestoy Elementary School part of?
Amestoy Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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