Gulf Avenue Elementary School
828 W. L St.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(310)835-3157
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School serves 874 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
Gulf Avenue Elementary School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for gree lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School's student population of 874 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 874 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gulf Avenue Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Gulf Avenue Elementary School is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gulf Avenue Elementary School is Avalon High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harry Bridges Span Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fries Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Fries Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 514 students
0.4 miles
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)834-6431 0.4 K-5 514 - Wilmington Avalon High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 94 students
0.6 miles
1425 N. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)549-2112 0.6 9-12 94 - Wilmington Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy Grades: 9-12 | 451 students
0.6 miles
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)834-3932 0.6 9-12 451 - Wilmington Harry Bridges Span Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 1195 students
0.6 miles
1235 Brd. Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)522-5400 0.6 K-8 1195 - Wilmington Wilmington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1379 students
0.7 miles
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)847-1500 0.7 6-8 1379
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