Raymond Avenue Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Raymond Avenue Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Raymond Avenue Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
n/a
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Raymond Avenue Elementary School?
479 students attend Raymond Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Raymond Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond Avenue Elementary School?
Raymond Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Raymond Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Raymond Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Raymond Avenue Elementary School part of?
Raymond Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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