Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cimarron Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the College Bound Bears
School Rankings
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cimarron Avenue Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5280 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
60%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cimarron Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School is ranked #5280 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cimarron Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cimarron Avenue Elementary School?
261 students attend Cimarron Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cimarron Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cimarron Avenue Elementary School?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cimarron Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cimarron Avenue Elementary School part of?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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