La Salle 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 20-24% (which is lower than 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: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Salle 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).
Overall Testing Rank
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)45%
56%
Black
(21-22)50%
5%
White
(21-22)1%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Salle Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
La Salle Avenue Elementary School is ranked #6081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Salle Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
La Salle Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 La Salle Avenue Elementary School?
312 students attend La Salle Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of La Salle Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does La Salle Avenue Elementary School offer ?
La Salle Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is La Salle Avenue Elementary School part of?
La Salle Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is La Salle Avenue Elementary School located?
La Salle Avenue Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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