Hancock Park Elementary School

408 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Hancock Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
This chart displays total students of Hancock Park Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Hancock Park Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Hancock Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#1454 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hancock Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock Park 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.
63%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock Park 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.
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hancock Park 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%
Asian
(21-22)
41%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hancock Park 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)
13%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hancock Park 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)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hancock Park 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)
31%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hancock Park 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
Two or more races
(21-22)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hancock Park 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 Hancock Park 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)
32%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hancock Park 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)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hancock Park 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 Hancock Park Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock Park Elementary School is ranked #1454 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hancock Park Elementary School often compared to?
Hancock Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hancock Park Elementary School?
530 students attend Hancock Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hancock Park Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Hancock Park Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hancock Park Elementary School part of?
Hancock Park Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hancock Park Elementary School located?
Hancock Park 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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