Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this area can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Lion P.R.I.D.E
School Rankings
Seventy-fourth Street 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 Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#5280 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School's ranking?
Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School is ranked #5280 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School often compared to?
Seventy-fourth Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School?
377 students attend Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School?
Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School offer ?
Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School part of?
Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School located?
Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School is located in the Manchester Square neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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