Serving 156 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fletcher Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fletcher Drive Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fletcher Drive Elementary School's student population of 156 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
We Care. We Dare. We Achieve.
School Rankings
Fletcher Drive 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 Fletcher Drive Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#4852 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fletcher Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School is ranked #4852 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fletcher Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Fletcher Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delevan Drive 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fletcher Drive Elementary School?
156 students attend Fletcher Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fletcher Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fletcher Drive Elementary School?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fletcher Drive Elementary School offer ?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fletcher Drive Elementary School part of?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fletcher Drive Elementary School located?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School is located in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Glassell Park.
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