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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 613 public elementary schools serving 318,710 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
434,178 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
21,974 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #493 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
# American Indian Students
409 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24,621 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
321,898 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
56%
# Black Students
31,354 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
43,041 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
965 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,881 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40,829
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
32,223
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33,414
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34,283
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
35,247
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
36,098
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
30,578
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
30,286
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
32,171
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
34,273
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,585
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
31,409
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,782
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,594 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,803 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,594
$19,806
Spending / Student
$22,803
$18,241
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Grades: 1-5
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #88.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #99.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #1010.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 N. Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1111.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Grades: K-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #1212.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1313.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1414.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #1616.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11724 Addison St.
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 761-5115
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 761-5115
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Academy For Enriched Sciences
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17551 Miranda St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #2121.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Grades: 4-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #2222.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2323.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2424.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2525.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2626.
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #2727.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3330 Granville Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #2828.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6921 Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Rank: #2929.
Lanai Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #3030.
Franklin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1910 N. Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #3131.
Carpenter Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #3232.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #3333.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #3434.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12221 Juniette St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #3535.
Open Charter Magnet
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5540 W. 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
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