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7.3 avg / 10

Lawndale Elementary School District

School District · Lawndale, California

Students: 4,420
Teachers (FTE): 199

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

8

6 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,200

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#103 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,200

+$4,553 vs California median

District size

4,420 students

Larger than California median

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. The district invests $22,200 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Lawndale Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is William Anderson Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Lawndale Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 38.1% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.

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

Math Proficiency 38.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.0%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Lawndale Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Lawndale
Total Enrollment
4,420
Teachers (FTE)
199
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lawndale Elementary?

Lawndale Elementary spends $22,200 per student per year.

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?

William Anderson Elementary 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 38.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. 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 7.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
38.1%
ELA Proficiency
47.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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