Sixty-first Street Elementary School serves 554 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sixty-first Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sixty-first Street Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sixty-first Street Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sixty-first Street Elementary School?
554 students attend Sixty-first Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sixty-first Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% 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 Sixty-first Street Elementary School?
Sixty-first Street Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sixty-first Street Elementary School offer ?
Sixty-first Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sixty-first Street Elementary School part of?
Sixty-first Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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