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#4887 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cimarron Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
11559 Cimarron Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,887 of 9,539
In Hawthorne
#10 of 19
public schools
In district
#502 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Cimarron Avenue Elementary
Cimarron Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Hawthorne, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Cimarron Avenue Elementary serves approximately 239 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Cimarron Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,887 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Cimarron Avenue Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
49% of students at Cimarron 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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Cimarron Avenue Elementary — Students at Cimarron Avenue Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 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: 5.0/10.
How Cimarron Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Cimarron 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
11559 Cimarron Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cimarron Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Century Park Elementary (rated 5.7/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Inglewood), with a comparable rating. Another option is ST FRANCES X CABRINI SCHOOL (rated 4.9/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), a more accessible option. Additionally, CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 4.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hawthorne, see our Hawthorne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90250 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,923
Median Home Value
$827,600
Median Rent
$1,723/mo
Population
94,991
College Educated
25.9%
Homeownership
31.8%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Median Age
34
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cimarron Avenue Elementary
What grades does Cimarron Avenue Elementary serve?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cimarron Avenue Elementary?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Avenue Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cimarron Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary ranks #4,887 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cimarron Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Cimarron Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cimarron Avenue Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cimarron Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Cimarron Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cimarron Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cimarron Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cimarron Avenue Elementary?
80.3% of students at Cimarron 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
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (323) 757-1226
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #502 of 769
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