Catskill Avenue Elementary School

23536 Catskill Ave.
Carson, CA 90745

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.catskillcougars.org

Catskill Avenue Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: 47%
Reading Proficiency
: 54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Catskill Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Catskill Avenue Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

475 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Catskill Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Catskill Avenue Elementary School is 0.40, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

47%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catskill Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

54%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catskill Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Catskill Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

77%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Catskill Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Catskill Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

82%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Catskill Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catskill Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Catskill Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Catskill Avenue Elementary School?

475 students attend Catskill Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Catskill Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Catskill Avenue Elementary School?

Catskill Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Catskill Avenue Elementary School offer ?

Catskill Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Catskill Avenue Elementary School part of?

Catskill Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: 47%
Reading Proficiency
: 54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education