Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Overland Avenue Elementary serves the northwest part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about a mile from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Overland Avenue Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overland Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#18 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2009–2024. Full 26-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 Overland Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Overland Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Overland Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Charter Elementary School, Clover Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Overland Avenue Elementary School?
485 students attend Overland Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Overland Avenue Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Overland Avenue Elementary School?
Overland Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Overland Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Overland Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Overland Avenue Elementary School part of?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Overland Avenue Elementary School located?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is located in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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