Fletcher Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fletcher Drive Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#5237 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)4%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)92%
56%
Black
(21-22)2%
5%
White
(21-22)2%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fletcher Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School is ranked #5237 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fletcher Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Fletcher Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delevan Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fletcher Drive Elementary School?
189 students attend Fletcher Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fletcher Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Fletcher Drive Elementary School offer ?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fletcher Drive Elementary School part of?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fletcher Drive Elementary School located?
Fletcher Drive Elementary School is located in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Glassell Park.
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