Sylvan Park Elementary School
Sylvan Park Elementary School serves 732 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Sylvan Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (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 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylvan Park Elementary School's student population of 732 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvan Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sylvan Park Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7458 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sylvan Park Elementary School often compared to?
Sylvan Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Park Elementary School?
732 students attend Sylvan Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sylvan Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Park Elementary School?
Sylvan Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sylvan Park Elementary School offer ?
Sylvan Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvan Park Elementary School part of?
Sylvan Park Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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