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Forty-ninth Street Elementary School

750 E. 49th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
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Forty-ninth Street Elementary School serves 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 21% (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: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forty-ninth Street 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 5%)

School Overview

Forty-ninth Street Elementary School's student population of 644 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Forty-ninth Street Elementary School is 0.20, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
16%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
21%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forty-ninth Street 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
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Forty-ninth Street Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.20
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Forty-ninth Street Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forty-ninth Street 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 Forty-ninth Street 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 Forty-ninth Street Elementary School's ranking?

Forty-ninth Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

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

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Forty-ninth Street Elementary School?

644 students attend Forty-ninth Street Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Forty-ninth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Forty-ninth Street Elementary School?

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

What grades does Forty-ninth Street Elementary School offer ?

Forty-ninth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Forty-ninth Street Elementary School part of?

Forty-ninth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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