Excellent
#853 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Charles H. Kim Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
225 South Oxford Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Math 66% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles H. Kim Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 65% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles H. Kim 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,655
Median home value
$1,457,200
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90004; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| St. BrendanPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Cahuenga ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Harvard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 250 | 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
- #116 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
Charles H. Kim Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles H. Kim Elementary
Charles H. Kim Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #853 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles H. Kim Elementary
What grades does Charles H. Kim Elementary serve?
Charles H. Kim Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Charles H. Kim Elementary?
Charles H. Kim Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Kim Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Kim Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles H. Kim Elementary rank in CA?
Charles H. Kim Elementary ranks #853 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Charles H. Kim Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles H. Kim Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Charles H. Kim Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles H. Kim Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles H. Kim Elementary a charter school?
No, Charles H. Kim Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles H. Kim Elementary a Title I school?
No, Charles H. Kim Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles H. Kim Elementary?
88.3% of students at Charles H. Kim 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
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (213) 368-5600
- Area population (ZIP 90004)
- 58,844
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 90004; 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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