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Esperanza Elementary School

680 Little St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (213) 484-0326
www.pleasantvalleysd.org
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Esperanza Elementary School serves 714 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 714 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Esperanza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

School Overview

Esperanza Elementary School's student population of 714 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
714 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Esperanza Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
22%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
96%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
1%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Esperanza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esperanza Elementary School's ranking?

Esperanza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Esperanza Elementary School?

714 students attend Esperanza Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Esperanza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Esperanza Elementary School?

Esperanza Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Esperanza Elementary School offer ?

Esperanza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Esperanza Elementary School part of?

Esperanza Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 714 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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