Teresa Hughes Elementary School

4242 Clara St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Teresa Hughes 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 31% (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 Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Teresa Hughes Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
Hughes Tigers are READY for the World!

School Rankings

Teresa Hughes 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 Teresa Hughes Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
#5826 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
34%
31%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teresa Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School is ranked #5826 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Teresa Hughes Elementary School?
538 students attend Teresa Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Teresa Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Teresa Hughes Elementary School?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Teresa Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Teresa Hughes Elementary School part of?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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