Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sally Ride Elementary: A SMArT Academy serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy's student population of 367 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
School Rankings
Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy 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 Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7142 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy's ranking?
Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy is ranked #7142 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy?
367 students attend Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy?
Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy offer ?
Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy part of?
Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy located?
Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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