Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)18%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)14%
56%
Black
(21-22)4%
5%
White
(21-22)50%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)14%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overland Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Overland Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Overland Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Charter Elementary School, Clover Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Overland Avenue Elementary School?
428 students attend Overland Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Overland Avenue Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Overland Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Overland Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Overland Avenue Elementary School part of?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Overland Avenue Elementary School located?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is located in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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