Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bandini Street 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bandini Street Elementary serves the southern part of San Pedro, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically live about 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and some homes located as far as 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bandini Street Elementary School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Bandini Bears!
School Rankings
Bandini Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bandini Street Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#5831 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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 Bandini Street Elementary School's ranking?
Bandini Street Elementary School is ranked #5831 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bandini Street Elementary School often compared to?
Bandini Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barton Hill Elementary School, Park Western Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bandini Street Elementary School?
232 students attend Bandini Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bandini Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bandini Street Elementary School?
Bandini Street Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bandini Street Elementary School offer ?
Bandini Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bandini Street Elementary School part of?
Bandini Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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