Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Limerick Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Limerick Avenue Elementary serves the northwest section of its school district in Winnetka, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families typically drive between 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Limerick Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Limerick Avenue Elementary School's student population of 656 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
656 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Lucky Shamrocks. A rainbow of possibilities.
School Rankings
Limerick Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Limerick Avenue Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#3697 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
81%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Limerick Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Limerick Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3697 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Limerick Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Limerick Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fullbright Avenue Elementary School, Winnetka Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Limerick Avenue Elementary School?
656 students attend Limerick Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Limerick Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Limerick Avenue Elementary School?
Limerick Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Limerick Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Limerick Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Limerick Avenue Elementary School part of?
Limerick Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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