El Dorado Avenue Elementary School

12749 El Dorado Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Dorado Avenue 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Dorado Avenue Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

El Dorado Avenue 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 El Dorado Avenue Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8760 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
34%
15-19%
47%
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
(22-23)
50.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Dorado Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School is ranked #8760 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 El Dorado Avenue Elementary School?
364 students attend El Dorado Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of El Dorado Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Dorado Avenue Elementary School?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Dorado Avenue Elementary School offer ?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Dorado Avenue Elementary School part of?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
This school is great like I have the best teachers and good students that you can be friends although I still have bullies throughout my year this school is still great im not this school anymore but I recommend this elementary school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - AStudent

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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