Serving 1,171 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harry Bridges Span ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harry Bridges Span serves the southeastern part of Wilmington, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harry Bridges Span's student population of 1,171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready For The World
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Harry Bridges Span ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry Bridges Span is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3980 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry Bridges Span's ranking?
Harry Bridges Span is ranked #3980 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Harry Bridges Span often compared to?
Harry Bridges Spanis often viewed alongside schools like Broad Avenue Elementary School, Gulf Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Harry Bridges Span?
1,171 students attend Harry Bridges Span.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harry Bridges Span students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry Bridges Span?
Harry Bridges Span has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry Bridges Span offer ?
Harry Bridges Span offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harry Bridges Span part of?
Harry Bridges Span is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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