Home > California > Los Angeles County > South Pasadena

Marengo Elementary School

1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030

( shown in map)

View full size Get directions

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (626) 441-5850

marengo.spusd.net

SAVE SCHOOL

Serving 781 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marengo Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 781 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
: Top 5% in CA
: 84% (Top 5%)
: 85% (Top 5%)
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marengo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Marengo Elementary School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Marengo Elementary School
Kind	144
1	118
2	118
3	120
4	147
5	134

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

781 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School
2023	754
2022	761
2021	749
2020	772
2019	772
2018	758
2017	758
2016	753
2015	762
2014	770
2013	711
2012	683
2011	672
2010	640
2009	632
2008	554
2007	632
2006	612
2005	649
2004	672
2003	663
2002	646
2001	627
2000	647
1999	622
1998	593
1997	602
1996	577
1995	564
1994	556
1993	566
1992	587
1991	577
1990	567
1989	574
1988	585
1987	529

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School
2023	28
2022	29
2021	31
2020	29
2019	29
2018	29
2017	29
2016	30
2015	30
2014	31
2013	31
2012	29
2010	28
2009	28
2008	31
2007	28
2006	29
2005	29
2004	30
2003	30
2002	30
2001	30
2000	31
1999	30
1998	29
1997	28
1996	21
1995	21
1994	21
1993	21
1992	21
1991	21
1990	22

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

Marengo Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Marengo Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (CA)

#126 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Marengo Elementary School
2022	#126
2019	#116
2018	#81
2017	#280
2016	#337
2015	#250
2013	#145
2012	#334
2011	#247
2010	#338

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

84%

33%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2022	84%	33%	75%
2019	86%	40%	79%
2018	87%	39%	79%
2017	80%	38%	79%
2016	80%	37%	77%
2015	81%	34%	75%
2013	93%	59%	84%
2012	90%	59%	82%
2011	91%	58%	82%
2010	88%	56%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

85%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2022	85%	47%	80%
2019	88%	51%	84%
2018	88%	50%	79%
2017	82%	48%	83%
2016	81%	48%	80%
2015	80%	44%	77%
2013	89%	57%	84%
2012	87%	58%	84%
2011	87%	56%	83%
2010	85%	54%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

70-74%

29%

Student : Teacher Ratio

30:1

21:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2023	27:1	22:1	24:1
2022	26:1	21:1	24:1
2021	24:1	22:1	24:1
2020	27:1	23:1	24:1
2019	27:1	23:1	24:1
2018	26:1	23:1	24:1
2017	26:1	23:1	24:1
2016	25:1	24:1	23:1
2015	25:1	24:1	23:1
2014	25:1	24:1	24:1
2013	23:1	24:1	24:1
2012	24:1	23:1	25:1
2010	23:1	21:1	24:1
2009	22:1	20:1	23:1
2008	18:1	18:1	18:1
2007	23:1	21:1	25:1
2006	21:1	20:1	24:1
2005	22:1	21:1	24:1
2004	22:1	21:1	25:1
2003	22:1	20:1	24:1
2002	22:1	20:1	23:1
2001	21:1	20:1	23:1
2000	21:1	21:1	23:1
1999	21:1	21:1	23:1
1998	20:1	21:1	22:1
1997	22:1	23:1	23:1
1996	27:1	25:1	25:1
1995	27:1	25:1	24:1
1994	27:1	25:1	25:1
1993	27:1	25:1	24:1
1992	28:1	24:1	24:1
1991	28:1	24:1	24:1
1990	26:1	24:1	24:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2010)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2010	2%	1%	2%
2002	3%	2%
2000	3%	1%	2%
1999	2%	1%	1%
1998	1%	1%	1%
1997	1%	1%
1996	1%	1%
1995	1%	1%
1993	1%	1%
1990	1%	1%
1988	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

47%

12%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2023	48%	12%	34%
2022	46%	12%	35%
2021	46%	12%	35%
2020	41%	12%	35%
2019	41%	12%	35%
2018	38%	11%	36%
2017	38%	11%	36%
2016	37%	11%	36%
2015	35%	11%	37%
2014	35%	11%	36%
2013	38%	11%	38%
2012	38%	11%	38%
2011	39%	11%	39%
2010	40%	11%	41%
2009	35%	11%	37%
2008	37%	12%	40%
2007	36%	12%	39%
2006	34%	12%	39%
2005	36%	12%	38%
2004	33%	12%	38%
2003	32%	11%	38%
2002	29%	11%	38%
2001	27%	11%	35%
2000	24%	11%	34%
1999	24%	11%	34%
1998	25%	11%	34%
1997	25%	11%	35%
1996	28%	11%	35%
1995	30%	11%	35%
1994	29%	11%	34%
1993	28%	11%	34%
1992	28%	11%	35%
1991	26%	11%	33%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

15%

56%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2023	14%	55%	23%
2022	15%	56%	24%
2021	15%	56%	23%
2020	16%	55%	24%
2019	16%	55%	24%
2018	21%	54%	24%
2017	21%	54%	24%
2016	22%	54%	25%
2015	23%	54%	25%
2014	23%	53%	24%
2013	22%	53%	24%
2012	20%	52%	23%
2011	18%	51%	21%
2010	17%	50%	19%
2009	11%	49%	15%
2008	14%	50%	18%
2007	15%	49%	18%
2006	14%	48%	18%
2005	14%	47%	18%
2004	16%	46%	18%
2003	17%	45%	19%
2002	15%	44%	18%
2001	15%	43%	18%
2000	14%	42%	18%
1999	15%	41%	18%
1998	14%	40%	18%
1997	13%	40%	18%
1996	12%	39%	18%
1995	12%	38%	18%
1994	13%	37%	19%
1993	11%	36%	17%
1992	11%	35%	17%
1991	11%	34%	17%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

n/a

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2023	1%	5%	2%
2022	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	2%
2020	2%	5%	2%
2019	2%	5%	2%
2018	1%	6%	1%
2017	1%	6%	1%
2014	1%	6%	2%
2013	1%	6%	2%
2012	2%	6%	3%
2011	2%	7%	3%
2010	2%	7%	3%
2009	1%	7%	3%
2008	2%	8%	3%
2007	5%	8%	5%
2006	4%	8%	5%
2005	6%	8%	6%
2004	4%	8%	5%
2003	3%	8%	5%
2002	2%	8%	5%
2001	3%	8%	4%
2000	3%	9%	4%
1999	3%	9%	5%
1998	3%	9%	4%
1997	4%	9%	5%
1996	4%	9%	4%
1995	3%	9%	5%
1994	3%	9%	5%
1993	3%	9%	5%
1992	3%	9%	4%
1991	4%	9%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

18%

20%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2023	18%	21%	24%
2022	19%	21%	24%
2021	21%	22%	25%
2020	25%	23%	27%
2019	25%	23%	27%
2018	28%	24%	29%
2017	28%	24%	29%
2016	31%	24%	29%
2015	33%	24%	30%
2014	33%	25%	31%
2013	34%	25%	31%
2012	36%	26%	32%
2011	37%	27%	35%
2010	39%	27%	35%
2009	38%	28%	34%
2008	47%	29%	39%
2007	44%	29%	38%
2006	48%	31%	38%
2005	44%	31%	38%
2004	46%	32%	37%
2003	48%	34%	38%
2002	51%	35%	39%
2001	55%	36%	42%
2000	56%	37%	42%
1999	56%	38%	42%
1998	57%	39%	43%
1997	57%	39%	42%
1996	55%	40%	43%
1995	54%	41%	42%
1994	55%	42%	42%
1993	57%	43%	44%
1992	58%	44%	44%
1991	59%	45%	46%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

20%

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2023	19%	6%	17%
2022	19%	5%	16%
2021	17%	5%	15%
2020	16%	4%	12%
2019	16%	4%	12%
2018	12%	4%	10%
2017	12%	4%	10%
2016	10%	4%	9%
2015	9%	3%	7%
2014	8%	3%	7%
2013	5%	3%	5%
2012	4%	3%	4%
2011	4%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.69

0.63

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2023	0.69	0.64	0.75
2022	0.70	0.63	0.75
2021	0.70	0.62	0.74
2020	0.73	0.63	0.74
2019	0.73	0.63	0.74
2018	0.73	0.64	0.73
2017	0.73	0.64	0.73
2016	0.72	0.64	0.72
2015	0.71	0.64	0.72
2014	0.72	0.65	0.72
2013	0.70	0.65	0.71
2012	0.70	0.65	0.70
2011	0.68	0.67	0.69
2010	0.67	0.67	0.68
2009	0.71	0.71	0.72
2008	0.63	0.65	0.66
2007	0.69	0.67	0.65
2006	0.67	0.66	0.66
2005	0.69	0.67	0.66
2004	0.69	0.67	0.66
2003	0.68	0.67	0.67
2002	0.66	0.67	0.67
2001	0.63	0.67	0.67
2000	0.63	0.67	0.68
1999	0.63	0.67	0.67
1998	0.60	0.67	0.67
1997	0.60	0.67	0.68
1996	0.61	0.67	0.67
1995	0.61	0.67	0.67
1994	0.60	0.67	0.67
1993	0.59	0.67	0.67
1992	0.58	0.67	0.66
1991	0.57	0.67	0.66

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

13%

54%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2023	14%	51%	15%
2022	15%	51%	13%
2021	14%	53%	14%
2020	15%	52%	15%
2019	15%	52%	15%
2018	8%	49%	8%
2017	8%	49%	8%
2016	10%	50%	9%
2015	9%	50%	10%
2014	8%	49%	11%
2013	8%	48%	10%
2011	8%	46%	9%
2010	7%	46%	6%
2009	5%	43%	5%
2008	5%	41%	6%
2007	5%	40%	5%
2006	4%	40%	6%
2005	6%	40%	6%
2004	6%	40%	5%
2003	4%	39%	5%
2002	4%	39%	5%
2001	4%	39%	6%
2000	4%	40%	6%
1999	6%	40%	8%
1998	7%	47%	11%
1997	9%	47%	11%
1996	10%	46%	12%
1995	9%	45%	12%
1994	6%	43%	9%
1993	6%	41%	9%
1992	6%	38%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for (20-21)

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2021)
Year	Marengo Elementary School	California	South Pasadena Unified School District
2021	2%	6%	2%
2020	2%	7%	2%
2019	2%	7%	2%
2018	4%	9%	5%
2017	4%	9%	5%
2016	3%	9%	4%
2015	4%	9%	4%
2014	5%	9%	6%
2013	5%	7%	5%
2011	2%	8%	3%
2010	4%	9%	4%
2009	2%	10%	3%
2008	2%	10%	3%
2007	4%	10%	3%
2006	3%	9%	3%
2005	4%	9%	3%
2004	2%	9%	3%
2003	3%	9%	3%
2002	3%	8%	3%
2001	3%	8%	4%
2000	3%	7%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

South Pasadena Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marengo Elementary School's ranking?

Marengo Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.

What schools are Marengo Elementary School often compared to?

Marengo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Vista Elementary School, Monterey Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

How many students attend Marengo Elementary School?

781 students attend Marengo Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Marengo Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marengo Elementary School?

Marengo Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Marengo Elementary School offer ?

Marengo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Marengo Elementary School part of?

Marengo Elementary School is part of South Pasadena Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the Marengo Elementary School yearly calendar below.

School Reviews

Review Marengo Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

June 03, 2025

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate

The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

June 03, 2025

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day

What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

May 27, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming

Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 781 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
: Top 5%
: 84% (Top 5%)
: 85% (Top 5%)
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education