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#8224 of 9,539 schools in CA

Earl E. Edmondson Elementary

Elementary School · Norwalk-la Mirada Unified · Norwalk, CA

A Norwalk-la Mirada Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

15121 South Grayland Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650

  • Math 20% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$19,237
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Earl E. Edmondson Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

86.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Earl E. Edmondson 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,342/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), 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

$98,709

Median home value

$616,600

Median rent

$2,014/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John H. Nuffer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.6 mi370Compare →
Arturo Sanchez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–50.7 mi252Compare →
John Dolland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.7 mi584Compare →
Saint John of GodPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.0 mi114Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Norwalk-la Mirada Unified

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#22 of 25
District spending per student
$19,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is listed in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Earl E. Edmondson Elementary

Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is a public elementary school in Norwalk, CA, part of Norwalk-la Mirada Unified, serving approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,224 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Earl E. Edmondson Elementary

What grades does Earl E. Edmondson Elementary serve?

Earl E. Edmondson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?

Earl E. Edmondson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Earl E. Edmondson Elementary rank in CA?

Earl E. Edmondson Elementary ranks #8,224 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Earl E. Edmondson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Earl E. Edmondson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Earl E. Edmondson Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Earl E. Edmondson Elementary a charter school?

No, Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Earl E. Edmondson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?

86.1% of students at Earl E. Edmondson 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
367
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
Area population (ZIP 90650)
100,808
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
36.5
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 90650; 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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