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#6049 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alvarado Elementary
Elementary School · Long Beach Unified
1900 East 21st St., Signal Hill, CA 90755
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher
26.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher
26.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,049 of 9,539
In Signal Hill
#3 of 3
public schools
In district
#57 of 82
Long Beach Unified
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Alvarado Elementary
Alvarado Elementary is a public elementary school in Signal Hill, CA, part of Long Beach Unified. Alvarado Elementary serves approximately 394 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Alvarado Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,049 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Alvarado Elementary show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Alvarado Elementary runs 26.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
45% of students at Alvarado Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Alvarado Elementary — Students at Alvarado Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.
How Alvarado Elementary Compares
See how Alvarado Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1900 East 21st St., Signal Hill, CA 90755
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alvarado Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Long Beach), which scores notably higher. Another option is WESTERLY SCHOOL OF LONG BEACH (rated 6.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Long Beach), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Signal Hill Elementary (rated 6.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Signal Hill, see our Signal Hill schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jessie Nelson Academy Signal Hill | 0.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Robinson Academy Long Beach | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Signal Hill Elementary Signal Hill | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Whittier Elementary Long Beach | 0.4 mi | 3.1 |
| New Hope Academy of Change Long Beach | 0.6 mi | — |
| HUNTINGTON ACADEMY Long Beach | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary Long Beach | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| The Muse Academy Long Beach | 0.9 mi | — |
| Richard D. Browning High Long Beach | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Clear Passage Educational Center Long Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary Long Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Polytechnic High Long Beach | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Bobbie Smith Elementary Long Beach | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| OAKTREE PRESCHOOL Long Beach | 1.1 mi | — |
| Oaktree Preschool and Kindergarten Long Beach | 1.1 mi | — |
| Westerly School of Long Beach Long Beach | 1.1 mi | — |
| WESTERLY SCHOOL OF LONG BEACH Long Beach | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Long Beach | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Willard Elementary Long Beach | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Intellectual Virtues Academy Long Beach | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90755 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,684
Median Home Value
$730,200
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
Population
11,654
College Educated
38.3%
Homeownership
52.1%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
41.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alvarado Elementary
What grades does Alvarado Elementary serve?
Alvarado Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alvarado Elementary?
Alvarado Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Elementary is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alvarado Elementary rank in CA?
Alvarado Elementary ranks #6,049 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alvarado Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alvarado Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alvarado Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alvarado Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alvarado Elementary a charter school?
No, Alvarado Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alvarado Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alvarado Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alvarado Elementary?
79.7% of students at Alvarado Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (562) 591-7477
Resources & Links
District
Long Beach Unified- District Enrollment
- 63,966
- Schools in District
- 82
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,539
- District Rank
- #57 of 82
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