Stanford Avenue Elementary School

2833 Illinois Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 329 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stanford Avenue Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Motto
Welcome to Stanford, Home of the Tigers!

School Rankings

Stanford Avenue 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 Stanford Avenue Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
#6381 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
34%
26%
47%
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(22-23)
42.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tigers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanford Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Stanford Avenue Elementary School is ranked #6381 out of 9,523 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
329 students attend Stanford Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Stanford Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanford Avenue Elementary School?
Stanford Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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