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Wilshire Park Elementary School

4063 Ingraham St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
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Wilshire Park Elementary School serves 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilshire Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Wilshire Park Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
388 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wilshire Park Elementary School is 0.49, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
41%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
61%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilshire Park 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
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
21%
12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilshire Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Wilshire Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
4%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Wilshire Park 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
82%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilshire Park 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
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilshire Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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 Wilshire Park Elementary School's ranking?

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

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

41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Wilshire Park Elementary School?

388 students attend Wilshire Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Wilshire Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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