Stanford Avenue Elementary School

2833 Illinois Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 426 students in grades 1-5, Stanford 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stanford Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Stanford Avenue Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Stanford Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanford Avenue Elementary School is 0.04, 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)
#6876 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Stanford Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stanford Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanford Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Stanford Avenue Elementary School is ranked #6876 out of 9,602 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stanford Avenue Elementary School?
426 students attend Stanford Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Stanford Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanford Avenue Elementary School?
Stanford Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stanford Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Stanford Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Stanford Avenue Elementary School part of?
Stanford Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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