Cantara Street 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cantara Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#4275 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)8%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)81%
56%
Black
(21-22)1%
5%
White
(21-22)8%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cantara Street Elementary School's ranking?
Cantara Street Elementary School is ranked #4275 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cantara Street Elementary School?
367 students attend Cantara Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cantara Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Cantara Street Elementary School offer ?
Cantara Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cantara Street Elementary School part of?
Cantara Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
1 9/15/2020
The principle there is the worst.I recommend any school but this one.
5 3/12/2020
I love this school and as a 4th grade student at cantata I would give this school a 100 out of 10. Some people say the teachers are mean but they really aren't they are very friendly. I love this school; the school is like a family that always will welcome me with open arms. I love to help the school they also taught me my option will always matter so don't neglect your feelings. I really love this school, it is like my second home. The only thing everyone kid hates is homework.
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