El Dorado Avenue Elementary School

12749 El Dorado Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Dorado 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Dorado Avenue Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

El Dorado Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado Avenue Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of El Dorado Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Dorado Avenue 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.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Dorado Avenue 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.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of El Dorado Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in El Dorado Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in El Dorado Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
92%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in El Dorado Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in El Dorado Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
3%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in El Dorado Avenue 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.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in El Dorado Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of El Dorado Avenue 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
91%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in El Dorado Avenue 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
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in El Dorado Avenue 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 El Dorado Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Avenue Elementary School?
352 students attend El Dorado Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of El Dorado Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado Avenue Elementary School?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Dorado Avenue Elementary School offer ?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Dorado Avenue Elementary School part of?
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   2/14/2022
This school is great like I have the best teachers and good students that you can be friends although I still have bullies throughout my year this school is still great im not this school anymore but I recommend this elementary school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - AStudent

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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