Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilshire Park Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilshire Park Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.3 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilshire Park Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilshire Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilshire Park Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#3642 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilshire Park Elementary School's ranking?
Wilshire Park Elementary School is ranked #3642 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wilshire Park Elementary School often compared to?
Wilshire Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles H. Kim Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wilshire Park Elementary School?
329 students attend Wilshire Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wilshire Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilshire Park Elementary School?
Wilshire Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wilshire Park Elementary School offer ?
Wilshire Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilshire Park Elementary School part of?
Wilshire Park Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilshire Park Elementary School located?
Wilshire Park Elementary School is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.
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