Griffin Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(323)222-8131
- Griffin Avenue Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (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 37% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Griffin Avenue 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
- Griffin Avenue Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 470 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Griffin Avenue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Griffin Avenue Elementary School is 0.30, 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 | #6953 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 17% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 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 Griffin Avenue Elementary School is Central Juvenile Hall (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Juvenile Hall (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Juvenile Hall (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Downey Central Juvenile Hall Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 171 students
0.4 miles
1605 E.lake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323)225-4362 0.4 6-12 171 - Los Angeles Gates Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 712 students
0.4 miles
3333 Manitou Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)225-9574 0.4 K-5 712 - Los Angeles Albion Street Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 254 students
0.5 miles
322 S. Ave. 18
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)221-3108 0.5 K-6 254 - Burbank Puc Excel Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 312 students
0.5 miles
1855 N. Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323)222-5010 0.5 6-8 312 - Burbank Puc Milagro Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 288 students
0.5 miles
1855 N. Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323)223-1786 0.5 K-5 288
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