La Canada Elementary School

4540 Encinas Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Canada Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : La Canada Elementary serves the southwest area of La Canada Flintridge, CA, encompassing approximately 3.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and the furthest boundary located 2.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

La Canada Elementary School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

La Canada 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 La Canada Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
#141 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
86%
34%
84%
47%
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
20%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
58%
0.70
(22-23)
5.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Canada Elementary School's ranking?
La Canada Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Canada Elementary School often compared to?
La Canada Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Crest Elementary School, Paradise Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Canada Elementary School?
633 students attend La Canada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of La Canada Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Canada Elementary School?
La Canada Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Canada Elementary School offer ?
La Canada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Canada Elementary School part of?
La Canada Elementary School is part of La Canada Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : La Canada Elementary serves the southwest area of La Canada Flintridge, CA, encompassing approximately 3.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and the furthest boundary located 2.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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