One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School

2100 West 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-6, One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
359 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2020 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street 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.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street 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.
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
39%
56%
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Black
32%
5%
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White
5%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street 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
57%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street 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 One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School's ranking?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School is ranked #2020 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School often compared to?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School?
359 students attend One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School offer ?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School part of?
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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