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Lawndale Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,555 students in Lawndale Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lawndale Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,555 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Lawndale Elementary School District, which is ranked #775 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#748 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
256 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,451 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
55%
# Black Students
445 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
169 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
198 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
593
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
438
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
481
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
475
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
485
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
544
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
494
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
503
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
542
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,343 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,057 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$184 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,343
$21,485
Spending / Student
$36,057
$19,787
Best Lawndale Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3728 W. 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-9134
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-9134
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Lucille J. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4521 W. 147th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 970-2915
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 970-2915
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Jane Addams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4535 W. 153rd Pl.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-4806
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-4806
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
William Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4130 W. 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-0197
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-0197
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Will Rogers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4110 W. 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-1197
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-1197
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #66.
Billy Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14429 Condon Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-6140
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-6140
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
William Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4520 W. 168th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 370-3585
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 370-3585
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #88.
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3533 W. Marine Blvd.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-1121
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-1121
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
3530 W. 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawndale Elementary School District?
Lawndale Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,555 students.
What is the rank of Lawndale Elementary School District?
Lawndale Elementary School District is ranked #775 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawndale Elementary School District?
76% of Lawndale Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawndale Elementary School District?
Lawndale Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lawndale Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,057 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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