Chapman Elementary School

1947 Marine Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Chapman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
This chart displays total students of Chapman Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Chapman Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Chapman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#2204 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chapman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chapman 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chapman 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chapman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chapman Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
15%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
59%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Chapman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
67%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chapman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chapman Elementary School's ranking?
Chapman Elementary School is ranked #2204 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chapman Elementary School often compared to?
Chapman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, Denker Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chapman Elementary School?
369 students attend Chapman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Chapman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Chapman Elementary School offer ?
Chapman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chapman Elementary School part of?
Chapman Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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