Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
Tel:
(310)603-1498
- Janie P. Abbott Elementary School serves 695 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Janie P. Abbott 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
- Janie P. Abbott Elementary School's student population of 695 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Janie P. Abbott Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Janie P. Abbott Elementary School is 0.08, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6619 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lynwood Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Janie P. Abbott Elementary School is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Whaley Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Whaley Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Compton Whaley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 659 students
0.5 miles
14401 S. Gibson Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310)898-6070 0.5 6-8 659 - Lynwood Mark Twain Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 652 students
0.6 miles
12315 Thorson Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310)603-1500 0.6 K-6 652 - Lynwood Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School Grades: 9-12 | 1778 students
0.7 miles
5246 Mlk Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310)886-5200 0.7 9-12 1778 - Compton Foster Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 788 students
0.9 miles
1620 N. Pannes St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310)898-6180 0.9 K-5 788 - South Gate Hollydale Grades: K-8 | 1048 students
0.9 miles
5511 Century Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562)602-8016 0.9 K-8 1048
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