Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Short Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Short Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Short Avenue Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Short Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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)45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Short Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Short Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Short Avenue Elementary School?
310 students attend Short Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Short Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Short Avenue Elementary School?
Short Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Short Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Short Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Short Avenue Elementary School part of?
Short Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Short Avenue Elementary School located?
Short Avenue Elementary School is located in the Del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Del Rey.
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