Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fries Avenue 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fries Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fries Avenue Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fries Avenue Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fries Avenue Elementary School?
364 students attend Fries Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fries Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fries Avenue Elementary School?
Fries Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fries Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Fries Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fries Avenue Elementary School part of?
Fries Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 11/30/2020
I am a former student of Fries Avenue Elementary and the teachers here helped me and my siblings become who we are. There was this one math program I really liked called ST Math, and it helped me and my siblings become much smarter and reach new heights.P.S I hope Ms. Marrufo reads this.
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