Delevan Drive Elementary School

4168 West Avenue 42
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Delevan Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Delevan Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Delevan Drive Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Delevan Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delevan Drive Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1764 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
55%
33%
61%
47%
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delevan Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Delevan Drive Elementary School is ranked #1764 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Delevan Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Delevan Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dahlia Heights Elementary School, Arroyo Seco Museum Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Delevan Drive Elementary School?
480 students attend Delevan Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Delevan Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delevan Drive Elementary School?
Delevan Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Delevan Drive Elementary School offer ?
Delevan Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Delevan Drive Elementary School part of?
Delevan Drive Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Delevan Drive Elementary School located?
Delevan Drive Elementary School is located in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 27 other public schools located in Northeast Los Angeles.

School Reviews

5   1/23/2023
I graduated from Delevan Drive in 1976!!!-I loved every minute of my Elementary school experience at Delevan. I went on to become an elementary school teacher myself, no doubt influenced by my wonderful experience at Delevan Drive Elementary.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maria Hernandez-Cuesta
5   7/9/2012
i am a graduate from 2012 and throughout the years i have been here at delevan all i want to sqay is....YOU ROCK DELEVAN!!! you are amzaing the pta the staffs teachers even the principal i love you delevan. you are still in my heart
- Posted by Student/Alumni - yogur

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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