Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cahuenga 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 40-44% (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 97% 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: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cahuenga Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cahuenga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cahuenga Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cahuenga 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 Cahuenga 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3119 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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 Cahuenga Elementary School's ranking?
Cahuenga Elementary School is ranked #3119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cahuenga Elementary School often compared to?
Cahuenga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles H. Kim 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cahuenga Elementary School?
355 students attend Cahuenga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cahuenga Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cahuenga Elementary School?
Cahuenga Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cahuenga Elementary School offer ?
Cahuenga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cahuenga Elementary School part of?
Cahuenga Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Cahuenga Elementary School located?
Cahuenga Elementary School is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.
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