West Vernon Avenue Elementary School

4312 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

(School attendance zone shown in map)

West Vernon Avenue Elementary School serves 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (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 37% (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 99% 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: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 35%
Reading Proficiency
: 37%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

West Vernon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

620 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Vernon Avenue 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

35%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

37%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

Hispanic

93%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West Vernon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

98%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Vernon Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Vernon Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

West Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend West Vernon Avenue Elementary School?

620 students attend West Vernon Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Vernon Avenue Elementary School?

West Vernon Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does West Vernon Avenue Elementary School offer ?

West Vernon Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is West Vernon Avenue Elementary School part of?

West Vernon Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 35%
Reading Proficiency
: 37%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education