Gulf Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 835-3157
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School serves 851 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gulf 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
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School's student population of 851 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 851 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Gulf Avenue Elementary School is 0.12, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4945 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (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 | 524 students
0.4 miles
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431 0.4 K-5 524 - Wilmington Avalon High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 83 students
0.6 miles
1425 N. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112 0.6 9-12 83 - Wilmington Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy Grades: 9-12 | 453 students
0.6 miles
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932 0.6 9-12 453 - Wilmington Harry Bridges Span Grades: K-8 | 1,212 student
0.6 miles
1235 Brd. Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400 0.6 K-8 1,212 - Wilmington Wilmington Mid Sci Technical Engr Arts Math (steam) Magnet Grades: 6-8 | 1,496 student
0.7 miles
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500 0.7 6-8 1,496
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