Chapman Elementary School
Tel:
(310)324-2275
- Chapman Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Chapman Elementary School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 453 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chapman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chapman Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3228 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 54% |
| Black | 17% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chapman Elementary School is C. Morley Sellery Special Education Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Robert E. Peary Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gardena One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 370 students
0.4 miles
2100 W. 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310)324-6639 0.4 K-6 370 - Gardena One Hundred Fifty-third Street Grades: K-5 | 421 students
0.5 miles
1605 W. 153rd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310)323-1029 0.5 K-5 421 - Gardena Denker Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 780 students
0.9 miles
1620 W. 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310)327-9420 0.9 K-5 780 - Gardena Amestoy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 788 students
1.1 miles
1048 W. 149th St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310)327-5592 1.1 K-5 788 - Gardena C. Morley Sellery Special Education Center Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
1.1 miles
15805 S. Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310)327-1202 1.1 9-12 n/a
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