Harvard Elementary School
Harvard Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Harvard 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Harvard 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
Harvard Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harvard 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 Harvard Elementary School is 0.22, 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 | #5179 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Harvard Elementary School is Central City Value (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Virgil Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alexandria Avenue Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Alexandria Avenue Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 729 students10
0.3 miles
4211 Oakwood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 660-1936 0.3 K-5 729 - Los Angeles Cahuenga Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 485 students10
0.4 miles
220 S. Hobart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 386-6303 0.4 K-5 485 - Los Angeles Charles H. Kim Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 674 students10
0.5 miles
225 S. Oxford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-5600 0.5 K-5 674 - Los Angeles Frank Del Olmo Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 801 students10
0.7 miles
100 N. New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 427-7200 0.7 K-6 801 - Los Angeles Van Ness Avenue Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 212 students10
0.7 miles
501 N. Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 469-0992 0.7 K-5 212
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