Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winnetka Avenue 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winnetka Avenue Elementary serves the northwest part of Winnetka, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Best Kept Secret in the Valley
School Rankings
Winnetka Avenue 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 Winnetka Avenue Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#6250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
7%
20%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winnetka Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School is ranked #6250 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Winnetka Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny Brae Avenue Elementary School, Stanley Mosk Elementary School, Gridley-montanez Dual Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Winnetka Avenue Elementary School?
306 students attend Winnetka Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Winnetka Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winnetka Avenue Elementary School?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Winnetka Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Winnetka Avenue Elementary School part of?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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