Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coliseum Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coliseum Street Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being around 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coliseum Street Elementary School's student population of 218 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Every Day, Coliseum Cougars Leaders Soar to New Heights!
School Rankings
Coliseum Street 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 Coliseum Street 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
#8760 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coliseum Street Elementary School's ranking?
Coliseum Street Elementary School is ranked #8760 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coliseum Street Elementary School often compared to?
Coliseum Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Los Angeles Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Coliseum Street Elementary School?
218 students attend Coliseum Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Coliseum Street Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coliseum Street Elementary School?
Coliseum Street Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coliseum Street Elementary School offer ?
Coliseum Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coliseum Street Elementary School part of?
Coliseum Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Coliseum Street Elementary School located?
Coliseum Street Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My son was in Mrs. Woods-Long and she is the worst teacher I have ever encountered. She taught based on behavior not academics. She was absent a quarter of the year. My student never attended a single field trip and she would make inappropriate comments to the students like you are stuck on stupid. I have even heard about her flicking students on the ear. Complaints have been made to Mrs. Diskin and nothing was ever done about it.
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