Gulf Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(310)835-3157
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School serves 876 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School's student population of 876 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 876 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gulf Avenue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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 0.64. 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) | 32% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 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 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 | 551 students
0.4 miles
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)834-6431 0.4 K-5 551 - Wilmington Avalon High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 76 students
0.6 miles
1425 N. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)549-2112 0.6 9-12 76 - Wilmington Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy Grades: 9-12 | 448 students
0.6 miles
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)834-3932 0.6 9-12 448 - Wilmington Harry Bridges Span Grades: K-8 | 1183 students
0.6 miles
1235 Brd. Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)522-5400 0.6 K-8 1183 - Wilmington Wilmington Mid Sci Technical Engr Arts Math (steam) Magnet Grades: 6-8 | 1393 students
0.7 miles
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310)847-1500 0.7 6-8 1393
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