Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lanai Road Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lanai Road Elementary serves the northwest part of Encino, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanai Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lanai Road Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
It's a Great Day to be a Lion!
School Rankings
Lanai Road Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanai Road Elementary School is 0.41, which is less 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
#77 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanai Road Elementary School's ranking?
Lanai Road Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lanai Road Elementary School often compared to?
Lanai Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Encino Charter Elementary School, Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lanai Road Elementary School?
566 students attend Lanai Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lanai Road Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanai Road Elementary School?
Lanai Road Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lanai Road Elementary School offer ?
Lanai Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lanai Road Elementary School part of?
Lanai Road Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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