Very Good
#2121 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Atwater Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
3271 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039
Enrollment
317
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
317
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,121 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#172 of 563
public schools
In district
#214 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Atwater Avenue Elementary
Atwater Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Atwater Avenue Elementary serves approximately 317 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Atwater Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,121 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Atwater Avenue Elementary show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Atwater Avenue Elementary — Students at Atwater Avenue Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Atwater Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Atwater Avenue 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
3271 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Atwater Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Allesandro Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ivanhoe Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, California Creative Learning Academy (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. 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 90039 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,578
Median Home Value
$1,202,000
Median Rent
$2,149/mo
Population
28,572
College Educated
56.6%
Homeownership
45%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
40.6
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Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Atwater Avenue Elementary
What grades does Atwater Avenue Elementary serve?
Atwater Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Atwater Avenue Elementary?
Atwater Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atwater Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Atwater Avenue Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atwater Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Atwater Avenue Elementary ranks #2,121 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Atwater Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Atwater Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Atwater Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atwater Avenue Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Atwater Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Atwater Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atwater Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Atwater Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atwater Avenue Elementary?
55.5% of students at Atwater Avenue 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (323) 665-5941
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #214 of 769
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