Ellen Ochoa Learning Center serves 1,154 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (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 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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-8
- Enrollment: 1,154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center's student population of 1,154 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,154 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is 0.02, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
1,154 students attend Ellen Ochoa Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ellen Ochoa Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ellen Ochoa Learning Center offer ?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ellen Ochoa Learning Center part of?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/25/2021
Amazing art programs. We appreciate the orchestra and music program.
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