Latona Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(323)221-5148
- Latona Avenue Elementary School serves 171 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Latona Avenue Elementary School's student population of 171 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 171 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Latona Avenue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Latona Avenue Elementary School is 0.15, 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 | #6732 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Latona Avenue Elementary School is Los Angeles Leadership Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Glen Alta Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Glen Alta Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Glen Alta Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 183 students
0.5 miles
3410 Sierra St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)223-1195 0.5 K-8 183 - Los Angeles Arroyo Seco Museum Science Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 552 students
0.7 miles
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323)254-5141 0.7 K-8 552 - Los Angeles Hillside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 186 students
0.7 miles
120 E. Ave. 35
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)222-2665 0.7 K-5 186 - Los Angeles Los Angeles Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 538 students
0.7 miles
234 E. Ave. 33
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)227-7719 0.7 6-12 538 - Los Angeles Loreto Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.8 miles
3408 Arroyo Seco Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)222-5176 0.8 K-5 379
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