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Yorkdale Elementary School

5657 Meridian St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
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Yorkdale Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 95% 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: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Yorkdale Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Yorkdale Elementary School is 0.19, 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)
40-44%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yorkdale 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)
55-59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yorkdale 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
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
90%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Yorkdale 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
77%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Yorkdale 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
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Yorkdale 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 Yorkdale Elementary School's ranking?

Yorkdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

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

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Yorkdale Elementary School?

230 students attend Yorkdale Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Yorkdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkdale Elementary School?

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

What grades does Yorkdale Elementary School offer ?

Yorkdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Yorkdale Elementary School part of?

Yorkdale Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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