Gates Street Elementary School
Tel:
(323)225-9574
- Gates Street Elementary School serves 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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Gates Street Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gates Street Elementary School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 712 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gates Street Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gates Street Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6790 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gates Street Elementary School is Abraham Lincoln Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Juvenile Hall (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Griffin Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Abraham Lincoln Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1005 students
0.2 miles
3501 N. Brd.way
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)441-4600 0.2 9-12 1005 - Los Angeles Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 52 students
0.3 miles
2506 Alta St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)223-3258 0.3 9-12 52 - Los Angeles Griffin Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
0.4 miles
2025 Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)222-8131 0.4 K-5 470 - Los Angeles Usc East College Prep Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 218 students
0.4 miles
3825 N. Mission Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)285-1441 0.4 9-12 218 - Downey Central Juvenile Hall Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 171 students
0.5 miles
1605 E.lake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323)225-4362 0.5 6-12 171
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