Los Angeles Elementary School
Los Angeles Elementary School serves 785 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Los Angeles Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Los Angeles Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Los Angeles Elementary School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 785 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Los Angeles Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Los Angeles Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5257 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Los Angeles Elementary School is New Open World Academy K-12 (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Berendo Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hobart Boulevard Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Hobart Boulevard Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 651 students10
0.3 miles
980 S. Hobart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 386-8661 0.3 K-5 651 - Los Angeles Mariposa-nabi Primary Center Grades: K-2 | 192 students
0.5 miles
987 S. Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 385-0241 0.5 K-2 192 - Los Angeles Berendo Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 799 students10
0.7 miles
1157 S. Berendo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 739-5600 0.7 6-8 799 - Los Angeles Ambassador School-global Education Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 362 students10
0.8 miles
3201 W. Eighth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4520 0.8 K-5 362 - Los Angeles New Open World Academy K-12 Math: 18% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,153 student10
0.8 miles
3201 W. Eighth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 480-3700 0.8 K-12 1,153
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