Excellent
#846 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Delevan Drive Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4168 West Avenue 42, Los Angeles, CA 90065
- Math 67% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delevan Drive Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delevan Drive 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$92,903
Median home value
$1,043,900
Median rent
$1,774/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90065; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids' World SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Toland Way ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| John Muir ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 818 | Compare → |
| Eagle Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 763 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #109 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
Delevan Drive Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delevan Drive Elementary
Delevan Drive Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delevan Drive Elementary
What grades does Delevan Drive Elementary serve?
Delevan Drive Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Delevan Drive Elementary?
Delevan Drive Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delevan Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Delevan Drive Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delevan Drive Elementary rank in CA?
Delevan Drive Elementary ranks #846 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Delevan Drive Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Delevan Drive 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 Delevan Drive Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delevan Drive Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Delevan Drive Elementary a charter school?
No, Delevan Drive Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delevan Drive Elementary a Title I school?
No, Delevan Drive Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delevan Drive Elementary?
42.5% of students at Delevan Drive 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (323) 255-0571
- Area population (ZIP 90065)
- 45,075
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 90065; 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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