Serving 414 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Short Avenue Elementary serves the southwest part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Short Avenue Elementary School's student population of 414 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Focused on the Whole Child
School Rankings
Short Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
32%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Short Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Short Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1960 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Short Avenue Elementary School?
414 students attend Short Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Short Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Two or more races, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Short Avenue Elementary School?
Short Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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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