Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emelita Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emelita Academy Charter serves the northwest part of its school district in Encino, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most residents can expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located just 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emelita Street Elementary School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emelita Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emelita Street Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#3560 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emelita Street Elementary School's ranking?
Emelita Street Elementary School is ranked #3560 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Emelita Street Elementary School often compared to?
Emelita Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Encino Charter Elementary School, Nestle Avenue Charter, Lanai Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Emelita Street Elementary School?
275 students attend Emelita Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Emelita Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emelita Street Elementary School?
Emelita Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emelita Street Elementary School offer ?
Emelita Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emelita Street Elementary School part of?
Emelita Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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