Ivanhoe Elementary School

2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ivanhoe Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : Ivanhoe Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ivanhoe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Ivanhoe Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ivanhoe Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ivanhoe Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#431 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
73%
34%
81%
47%
80-84%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
31%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
(22-23)
12.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Dragon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ivanhoe Elementary School's ranking?
Ivanhoe Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ivanhoe Elementary School often compared to?
Ivanhoe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ivanhoe Elementary School?
426 students attend Ivanhoe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ivanhoe Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ivanhoe Elementary School?
Ivanhoe Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ivanhoe Elementary School offer ?
Ivanhoe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ivanhoe Elementary School part of?
Ivanhoe Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ivanhoe Elementary School located?
Ivanhoe Elementary School is located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Silver Lake.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : Ivanhoe Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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