Fourth Street Elementary School

420 South Amalia Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 287 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fourth Street Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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 0.04, 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%)
21%
34%
34%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
287 students attend Fourth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fourth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fourth Street Elementary School?
Fourth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (2025)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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