Excellent
#1570 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Catskill Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
23536 Catskill Ave., Carson, CA 90745
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,570 of 9,539
In Carson
#6 of 23
public schools
In district
#174 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Catskill Avenue Elementary
Catskill Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Carson, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Catskill Avenue Elementary serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Catskill Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,570 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Catskill Avenue Elementary show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Catskill Avenue 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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Catskill Avenue Elementary — Students at Catskill Avenue Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 7.6/10.
How Catskill Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Catskill 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
23536 Catskill Ave., Carson, CA 90745
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Catskill Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Caroldale Learning Community (rated 7.7/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Carson Street Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Carson, see our Carson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90745 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,457
Median Home Value
$628,400
Median Rent
$1,838/mo
Population
57,952
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
68.5%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
41.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catskill Avenue Elementary
What grades does Catskill Avenue Elementary serve?
Catskill Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Catskill Avenue Elementary?
Catskill Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catskill Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Catskill Avenue Elementary is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catskill Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Catskill Avenue Elementary ranks #1,570 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Catskill Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Catskill Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Catskill Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catskill Avenue Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Catskill Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Catskill Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Catskill Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Catskill Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Catskill Avenue Elementary?
88.6% of students at Catskill 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (310) 834-7241
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #174 of 769
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