Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School
Tel:
(323)235-6960
- Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School serves 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 654 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #7753 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School is University Preparatory Value High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Accelerated (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Trinity Street Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Trinity Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 327 students
0.1 miles
3736 Trinity St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323)232-2358 0.1 K-5 327 - Los Angeles The Accelerated Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 782 students
0.3 miles
4000 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323)235-6343 0.3 K-8 782 - Los Angeles Accelerated Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 444 students
0.4 miles
3914 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323)846-6694 0.4 K-6 444 - Los Angeles Maple Primary Center Grades: K-1 | 233 students
0.4 miles
3601 S. Maple Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323)232-0984 0.4 K-1 233 - Los Angeles Harmony Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 620 students
0.5 miles
899 E. 42nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323)238-0791 0.5 K-5 620
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