Serving 722 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ford Boulevard 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than 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 99% 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: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ford Boulevard Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being about 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ford Boulevard Elementary School's student population of 722 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
722 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to the home of the Bulldogs!
School Rankings
Ford Boulevard 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 Ford Boulevard 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6689 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Ford Boulevard Elementary School's ranking?
Ford Boulevard Elementary School is ranked #6689 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ford Boulevard Elementary School?
722 students attend Ford Boulevard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ford Boulevard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ford Boulevard Elementary School?
Ford Boulevard Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ford Boulevard Elementary School offer ?
Ford Boulevard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ford Boulevard Elementary School part of?
Ford Boulevard Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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