Atwater Avenue Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Atwater Avenue Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
301 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Atwater Avenue Elementary School is 0.53, 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)25-29%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
8%
12%

Hispanic
66%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
17%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Atwater Avenue Elementary School?
301 students attend Atwater Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Atwater Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atwater Avenue Elementary School?
Atwater Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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.
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