One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 schools are One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School often compared to?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purche Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School?
336 students attend One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School offer ?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School part of?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Students Last Day of School
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
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