Excellent
#17 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Broadway Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Venice, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1015 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
- Math 79% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Broadway Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Broadway Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,043
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,630/mo
College educated
71.8%
Homeownership
34.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90291; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Academy Venice BeachPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Ecole ClairefontainePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Coeur D'alene Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| St Mark Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 246 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #2 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Broadway Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Broadway Elementary
Broadway Elementary is a public elementary school in Venice, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Broadway Elementary
What grades does Broadway Elementary serve?
Broadway Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Broadway Elementary?
Broadway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadway Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Broadway Elementary rank in CA?
Broadway Elementary ranks #17 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Broadway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Broadway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Broadway Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Broadway Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Broadway Elementary a charter school?
No, Broadway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Broadway Elementary a Title I school?
No, Broadway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broadway Elementary?
25.9% of students at Broadway 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (310) 392-4944
- Area population (ZIP 90291)
- 25,738
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90291; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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