Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Athens 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 14%
- Reading Proficiency: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Athens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Athens Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Athens Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend West Athens Elementary School?
537 students attend West Athens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Athens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Athens Elementary School?
West Athens Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Athens Elementary School offer ?
West Athens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Athens Elementary School part of?
West Athens Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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