Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Atwater Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Atwater Avenue Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atwater Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Atwater Avenue Elementary School's student population of 332 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Atwater 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 Atwater Avenue Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#3483 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Atwater Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Atwater Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3483 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Atwater Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Atwater Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isana Octavia Academy, Delevan Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Atwater Avenue Elementary School?
332 students attend Atwater Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Atwater Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atwater Avenue Elementary School?
Atwater Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Atwater Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Atwater Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Atwater Avenue Elementary School part of?
Atwater Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Atwater Avenue Elementary School located?
Atwater Avenue Elementary School is located in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 27 other public schools located in Northeast Los Angeles.
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