Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Twenty-eighth Street 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Soaring to Excellence
School Rankings
Twenty-eighth Street 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 Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#8044 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School's ranking?
Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School is ranked #8044 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School often compared to?
Twenty-eighth Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Elementary School, Twentieth Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School?
459 students attend Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School?
Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School offer ?
Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School part of?
Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School located?
Twenty-eighth Street Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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