Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-8, El Rio Community 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Rio Community's student population of 316 students has grown by 172% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 216% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
El Rio Community 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 Rio Community 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
#5908 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 El Rio Community's ranking?
El Rio Community is ranked #5908 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Rio Community often compared to?
El Rio Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Wish Community, Renaissance Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Rio Community?
316 students attend El Rio Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of El Rio Community students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Rio Community?
El Rio Community has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Rio Community offer ?
El Rio Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is El Rio Community part of?
El Rio Community is part of El Rio Community School District.
In what neighborhood is El Rio Community located?
El Rio Community is located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Lincoln Heights.
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