Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manhattan Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manhattan Place Elementary serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manhattan Place Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to the Home of the College Bound Jets
School Rankings
Manhattan Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manhattan Place Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#9477 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
48%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 1994–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. 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 Manhattan Place Elementary School's ranking?
Manhattan Place Elementary School is ranked #9477 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Manhattan Place Elementary School often compared to?
Manhattan Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Manhattan Place Elementary School?
218 students attend Manhattan Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Manhattan Place Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manhattan Place Elementary School?
Manhattan Place Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Manhattan Place Elementary School offer ?
Manhattan Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manhattan Place Elementary School part of?
Manhattan Place Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Manhattan Place Elementary School located?
Manhattan Place Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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