Kester Avenue Elementary School
Kester Avenue Elementary School serves 946 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Kester Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kester Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kester Avenue Elementary School's student population of 946 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kester Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Kester Avenue 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
40%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kester Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Kester Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Kester Avenue Elementary School?
946 students attend Kester Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kester Avenue Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kester Avenue Elementary School?
Kester Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kester Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Kester Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kester Avenue Elementary School part of?
Kester Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 9/6/2010
The information listed here is quite outdated, as there are more than 1,000 students at this school and the student-to-teacher ratio is much higher. Check GreatSchools for more current info. Kester does very well with its limited resources; the teachers are very dedicated and there is a group of parents that is energetic and involved, making a tremendous difference. There is a new science lab and PE and art programs, thanks to the PTA. The school is pretty and neat. After-school care lacks sufficient supervision.
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