Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eastwood 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastwood Elementary serves the eastern part of La Mirada, CA, within an attendance area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Eastwood Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 20% 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
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastwood Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastwood Elementary School's ranking?
Eastwood Elementary School is ranked #1732 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Eastwood Elementary School often compared to?
Eastwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardenhill Elementary School, Escalona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
351 students attend Eastwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Eastwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eastwood Elementary School offer ?
Eastwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eastwood Elementary School part of?
Eastwood Elementary School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
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