Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, First Street 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
First Street Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
First Street 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 First Street Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8496 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Street Elementary School's ranking?
First Street Elementary School is ranked #8496 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend First Street Elementary School?
353 students attend First Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of First Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Street Elementary School?
First Street Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does First Street Elementary School offer ?
First Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is First Street Elementary School part of?
First Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is First Street Elementary School located?
First Street Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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