Cienega Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 37%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cienega Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cienega Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cienega Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cienega Elementary School?
468 students attend Cienega Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cienega Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cienega Elementary School?
Cienega Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cienega Elementary School offer ?
Cienega Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cienega Elementary School part of?
Cienega Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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