Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gardner Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gardner Street Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardner Street Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gardner Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner Street Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3195 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner Street Elementary School's ranking?
Gardner Street Elementary School is ranked #3195 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gardner Street Elementary School often compared to?
Gardner Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gardner Street Elementary School?
361 students attend Gardner Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gardner Street Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner Street Elementary School?
Gardner Street Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gardner Street Elementary School offer ?
Gardner Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gardner Street Elementary School part of?
Gardner Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Gardner Street Elementary School located?
Gardner Street Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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