Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Melbourne (Ella P.) 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary serves the southern part of Lakewood, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Play, Grow, Learn Together!
School Rankings
Melbourne (Ella P.) 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 Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#6101 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School's ranking?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School is ranked #6101 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School?
338 students attend Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School offer ?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School part of?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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