Panorama City Elementary School

8600 Kester Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Panorama City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Panorama City Elementary serves the northern part of Panorama City, CA, with a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 0.5 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Panorama City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Panorama City Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Hummingbirds are Ready for the World!

School Rankings

Panorama City 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 Panorama City Elementary School is 0.14, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5492 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
12%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
93%
56%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
20%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.14

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
16.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panorama City Elementary School's ranking?
Panorama City Elementary School is ranked #5492 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Panorama City Elementary School?
443 students attend Panorama City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Panorama City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panorama City Elementary School?
Panorama City Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Panorama City Elementary School offer ?
Panorama City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Panorama City Elementary School part of?
Panorama City Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Panorama City Elementary serves the northern part of Panorama City, CA, with a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 0.5 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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