1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fries Avenue Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • 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:

School Overview

Fries Avenue Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
26%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
94%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fries Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Fries Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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?

389 students attend Fries Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Fries Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fries Avenue Elementary School?

Fries Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mario Ponce

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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