Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School is 0.08, 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)27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School?
454 students attend Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School?
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School offer ?
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School part of?
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
THANKSGIVING BREAK!! NO SCHOOL!!
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
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