Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Purche Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Purche Avenue Elementary serves the southeast part of Gardena, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purche Avenue Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 13% 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
373 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Purche Avenue 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 Purche Avenue Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
California Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purche Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Purche Avenue Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Purche Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Purche Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, Brentwood Science, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Purche Avenue Elementary School?
373 students attend Purche Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Purche Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Purche Avenue Elementary School?
Purche Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Purche Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Purche Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Purche Avenue Elementary School part of?
Purche Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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