Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kentwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kentwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kentwood Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kentwood Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kentwood Elementary School often compared to?
Kentwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Avenue Elementary School, Westport Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Kentwood Elementary School?
281 students attend Kentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Kentwood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kentwood Elementary School?
Kentwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kentwood Elementary School offer ?
Kentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kentwood Elementary School part of?
Kentwood Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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