Norwood Street Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwood Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Norwood Street Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norwood Street Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Norwood Street Elementary School?
343 students attend Norwood Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Norwood Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood Street Elementary School?
Norwood Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norwood Street Elementary School offer ?
Norwood Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Norwood Street Elementary School part of?
Norwood Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Winter Break- School Closed (Events)
December 16, 2023 (Saturday)
MLK JR. Day- School Closed (Events)
January 15, 2024 (Monday)
President's Day- School Closed (Events)
February 19, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break- School Closed (Events)
March 23, 2024 (Saturday)
Cesar Chavez Day- School Closed (Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
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