Lawndale Elementary School District
School District · Lawndale, California
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
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Jane Addams Middle
Lawndale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William Anderson Elementary
Lawndale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mark Twain Elementary
Lawndale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#238 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,200
+$4,553 vs California median
District size
4,420 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Lawndale Elementary ranks #238 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Lawndale Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jane Addams Middle (8.3/10), William Anderson Elementary (8.2/10), and Mark Twain Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lawndale Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lawndale Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lawndale Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Addams Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | William Anderson Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Mark Twain Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Will Rogers Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Lucille J. Smith Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Billy Mitchell Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | F. D. Roosevelt Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | William Green Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lawndale Elementary
Lawndale Elementary is a Lawndale, California school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,420 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. District-level spending was $22,200 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Lawndale Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jane Addams Middle, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lawndale Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Lawndale Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lawndale Elementary with test data.
Schools in Lawndale Elementary
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Lawndale
- Total Enrollment
- 4,420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 199
- District spending per student
- $22,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawndale Elementary?
Lawndale Elementary has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lawndale Elementary?
The average composite rating for Lawndale Elementary is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lawndale Elementary?
Lawndale Elementary's district-level spending was $22,200 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawndale Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lawndale Elementary is 22.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lawndale Elementary?
Jane Addams Middle is the highest-rated school in Lawndale Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lawndale Elementary?
Across schools in Lawndale Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lawndale Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Lawndale Elementary has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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