Cohasset Street Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (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 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cohasset Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cohasset Street Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cohasset Street Elementary School is 0.22, 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)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cohasset Street Elementary School?
427 students attend Cohasset Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cohasset Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cohasset Street Elementary School?
Cohasset Street Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cohasset Street Elementary School offer ?
Cohasset Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cohasset Street Elementary School part of?
Cohasset Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
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