Chapman Elementary School
Chapman Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Chapman Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Chapman Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chapman Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chapman Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2062 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chapman Elementary School is Renaissance County Community (1.2 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gardena One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 373 students10
0.4 miles
2100 W. 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6639 0.4 K-6 373 - Gardena One Hundred Fifty-third Street Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 414 students10
0.5 miles
1605 W. 153rd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 323-1029 0.5 K-5 414 - Gardena Denker Avenue Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 767 students10
0.9 miles
1620 W. 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-9420 0.9 K-5 767 - Gardena Amestoy Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 767 students10
1.1 miles
1048 W. 149th St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-5592 1.1 K-5 767 - Torrance Lincoln Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 465 students10
1.1 miles
2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464 1.1 K-5 465
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