San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School

8628 San Gabriel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Gabriel 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Mighty Angels

School Rankings

San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel Avenue 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5453 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
34%
35%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School is ranked #5453 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School?
473 students attend San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School?
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School offer ?
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School part of?
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   7/9/2007
Is our first day in this school, and we are amaze about the builings. From outside you cannot imagine that facilities are big and to many! The teachers look gentle and nice. I hope my sons will have a great time in this school.
- Posted by Parent - chris

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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