Playa Del Rey Elementary School
Tel:
(310)827-3560
- Playa Del Rey Elementary School serves 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Playa Del Rey Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Playa Del Rey Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 267 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Playa Del Rey Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Playa Del Rey Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1448 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | 16% | 6% |
| White | 23% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Playa Del Rey Elementary School is Westchester Secondary Charter (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westchester Secondary Charter (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cowan Avenue Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Cowan Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 296 students
0.7 miles
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310)645-1973 0.7 K-6 296 - Los Angeles Westchester Secondary Charter Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 213 students
0.7 miles
7001 S. St. Andrews Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(310)216-6800 0.7 6-12 213 - Los Angeles Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 7-8 | 161 students
0.7 miles
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310)410-9940 0.7 7-8 161 - Culver City Braddock Drive Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 419 students
0.8 miles
4711 Inglewood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310)391-6707 0.8 K-5 419 - Culver City El Marino Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 823 students
0.8 miles
11450 Port Rd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310)842-4241 0.8 K-5 823
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