Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Lion Pride
School Rankings
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School 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 Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8760 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
22%
5%
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School's ranking?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School is ranked #8760 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School often compared to?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forty-second Street Elementary School, Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School, Windsor Hills Math Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School?
202 students attend Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School offer ?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School part of?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School located?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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