Felton Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 680-8950
- Felton Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Felton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Felton Elementary School places 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 10%)
School Overview
- Felton Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Felton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Felton Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4320 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lennox School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Felton Elementary School is Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lennox Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Buford Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Inglewood Buford Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 667 students
0.4 miles
4919 W. 109th St.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 680-8900 0.4 K-5 667 - Inglewood Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 903 students
0.4 miles
10322 Condon Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 680-5650 0.4 K-5 903 - Inglewood Lennox Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,492 student
0.4 miles
11033 Buford Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 419-1800 0.4 6-8 1,492 - Inglewood Lennox Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 246 students
0.5 miles
10319 Firmona Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 695-4000 0.5 K-8 246 - Los Angeles Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 532 students
0.7 miles
5431 W. 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(424) 789-8337 0.7 9-12 532
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