Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lorne Street Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 90% 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: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lorne Street Elementary serves the northwest part of Northridge, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lorne Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lorne Street Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Lorne Leads, Lorne Learns, Lorne Loves
School Rankings
Lorne Street Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorne Street Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2283 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Lorne Street Elementary School's ranking?
Lorne Street Elementary School is ranked #2283 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lorne Street Elementary School often compared to?
Lorne Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lorne Street Elementary School?
372 students attend Lorne Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lorne Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorne Street Elementary School?
Lorne Street Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lorne Street Elementary School offer ?
Lorne Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lorne Street Elementary School part of?
Lorne Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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