Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Helen Keller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Helen Keller Elementary serves the southwest part of Lynwood, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helen Keller Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Helen Keller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Keller Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#7311 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Keller Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Keller Elementary School is ranked #7311 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Helen Keller Elementary School?
407 students attend Helen Keller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Helen Keller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Keller Elementary School?
Helen Keller Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Helen Keller Elementary School offer ?
Helen Keller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Helen Keller Elementary School part of?
Helen Keller Elementary School is part of Lynwood Unified School District.
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