Towne Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(310)329-3505
- Towne Avenue Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Towne Avenue Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Towne Avenue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Towne Avenue Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5195 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Towne Avenue Elementary School is California Academy Of Mathematics And Science (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Leapwood Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carson Leapwood Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 279 students
0.4 miles
19302 Leapwood Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310)327-8245 0.4 K-5 279 - Carson California Academy Of Mathematics And Science Grades: 9-12 | 683 students
0.8 miles
1000 E. Victoria St., Bldg. Sa
Carson, CA 90747
(310)243-2025 0.8 9-12 683 - Carson Annalee Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 222 students
0.9 miles
19410 S. Annalee Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310)537-4740 0.9 K-6 222 - Gardena New Millennium Secondary Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 201 students
1.1 miles
1301 W.. 182nd St. Ste. B
Gardena, CA 90248
(310)999-6162 1.1 9-12 201 - Carson Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 442 students
1.2 miles
1254 E. Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310)661-4500 1.2 6-8 442
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