Serving 175 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hollywood 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hollywood Primary Center serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollywood Elementary School's student population of 175 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
175 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Wise Owls
School Rankings
Hollywood 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 Hollywood Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#5321 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollywood Elementary School's ranking?
Hollywood Elementary School is ranked #5321 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hollywood Elementary School often compared to?
Hollywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forty-ninth Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hollywood Elementary School?
175 students attend Hollywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hollywood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollywood Elementary School?
Hollywood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hollywood Elementary School offer ?
Hollywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hollywood Elementary School part of?
Hollywood Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hollywood Elementary School located?
Hollywood Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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