Del Amo Elementary School serves 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 40-44% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Del Amo Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Del Amo Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Amo Elementary School?
285 students attend Del Amo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Del Amo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Amo Elementary School?
Del Amo Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Del Amo Elementary School offer ?
Del Amo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Del Amo Elementary School part of?
Del Amo Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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