Bushnell Way Elementary School serves 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Bushnell Way Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 27% 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
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bushnell Way Elementary School is 0.19, 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)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bushnell Way Elementary School?
166 students attend Bushnell Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bushnell Way Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushnell Way Elementary School?
Bushnell Way Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bushnell Way Elementary School offer ?
Bushnell Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bushnell Way Elementary School part of?
Bushnell Way Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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