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Ascension Elementary Catholic
Elementary School
500 West 111th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
14:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
14:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Ascension Elementary Catholic
Ascension Elementary Catholic is an private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA 90044. The school serves approximately 140 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $51,433, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 140 students, Ascension Elementary Catholic is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
As a private school, Ascension Elementary Catholic operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Ascension Elementary Catholic compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ascension Elementary Catholic (this school) | — |
| Figueroa Street Elementary | 8.6 |
| Washington Primary Center | 7.7 |
| Samuel Gompers Middle | 6.4 |
| One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary | 4.6 |
| Woodcrest Elementary | 7.0 |
| One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary | 4.7 |
| West Athens Elementary | 7.6 |
| Charles W. Barrett Elementary | 8.5 |
| Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle | 6.5 |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 5.9 |
| Watts Learning Center | 5.5 |
| Boys Academic Leadership Academy | 6.6 |
| One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary | 7.0 |
| Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary | 8.5 |
| One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary | 7.1 |
| One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary | 8.6 |
| Bret Harte Preparatory Middle | 7.0 |
| Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle | 6.5 |
| Ninety-Third Street Elementary | 7.6 |
| Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary | 8.8 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 140 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Address
- 500 West 111th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90044
- Phone
- (323) 756-4064
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
500 West 111th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ascension Elementary Catholic may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Figueroa Street Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.1 miles away). Another option is Charles W. Barrett Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away). For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90044 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,433
Median Home Value
$588,200
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Population
95,859
College Educated
11.1%
Homeownership
31.3%
Avg Commute
34.4 min
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Median Age
32
Community Profile
The community surrounding Ascension Elementary Catholic has a median household income of $51,433. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $588,200, with a median rent of $1,427/month. The area has a poverty rate of 26.6%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ascension Elementary Catholic
What grades does Ascension Elementary Catholic serve?
Ascension Elementary Catholic serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ascension Elementary Catholic?
Ascension Elementary Catholic has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Elementary Catholic?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Elementary Catholic is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Ascension Elementary Catholic a private school?
Yes, Ascension Elementary Catholic is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,223/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Los Angeles). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (323) 756-4064
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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