Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-6, One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat 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
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School's ranking?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School is ranked #2020 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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 Chapman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School?
359 students attend One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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.
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