Winter Gardens Elementary School

1277 S. Clela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winter Gardens 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Winter Gardens Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Winter Gardens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winter Gardens Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9136 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winter Gardens Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winter Gardens 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.
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winter Gardens 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.
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winter Gardens Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
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12%
Hispanic
98%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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5%
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winter Gardens Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Winter Gardens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winter Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Winter Gardens Elementary School is ranked #9136 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Winter Gardens Elementary School?
434 students attend Winter Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Winter Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winter Gardens Elementary School?
Winter Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Winter Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Winter Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Winter Gardens Elementary School part of?
Winter Gardens Elementary School is part of Montebello Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Winter Gardens Elementary School located?
Winter Gardens Elementary School is located in the South Montebello neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Montebello.

School Calendar

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Holiday - School Closed (Events)
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
Holiday - School Closed (Events)
February 10, 2025 (Monday)
Holiday - School Closed (Events)
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Holiday - School Closed (Events)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Minimum Day & Last Day of School (Events)
June 06, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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