Fourth Street Elementary School

420 South Amalia Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades 2-5, Fourth 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Fourth Street Elementary serves the eastern part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fourth Street Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
303 students

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Calendar
School Motto
College Begins Here!

School Rankings

Fourth 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 Fourth Street Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6410 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data

21%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data

34%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
100%
56%

Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00

Showing 2013–2024. View full 37-year historical data

(22-23)
29.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%

Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%

Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fourth Street Elementary School's ranking?
Fourth Street Elementary School is ranked #6410 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 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fourth Street Elementary School?
303 students attend Fourth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fourth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fourth Street Elementary School?
Fourth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fourth Street Elementary School offer ?
Fourth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Fourth Street Elementary School part of?
Fourth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Fourth Street Elementary serves the eastern part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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