Kentwood Elementary School

8401 Emerson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Kentwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Kentwood Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Kentwood 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)
#1076 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kentwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kentwood 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.
65-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentwood 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.
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kentwood 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 Kentwood 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)
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kentwood 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)
30%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kentwood 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)
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kentwood 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)
36%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kentwood 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)
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kentwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kentwood 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 Kentwood 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)
30%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentwood 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)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentwood 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 Kentwood Elementary School's ranking?
Kentwood Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kentwood Elementary School often compared to?
Kentwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Avenue Elementary School, Westport Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kentwood Elementary School?
281 students attend Kentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Kentwood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Kentwood Elementary School offer ?
Kentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kentwood Elementary School part of?
Kentwood Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Kentwood Elementary School located?
Kentwood Elementary School is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Westchester.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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