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EL Dorado Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
12749 El Dorado Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher
18.5:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher
18.5:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,092 of 9,539
In Sylmar
#11 of 13
public schools
In district
#524 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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EL Dorado Avenue Elementary
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About EL Dorado Avenue Elementary
EL Dorado Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Sylmar, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. EL Dorado Avenue Elementary serves approximately 352 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. EL Dorado Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,092 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for EL Dorado Avenue Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
52% of students at EL Dorado 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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EL Dorado Avenue Elementary — Students at EL Dorado Avenue Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94%
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: 4.8/10.
How EL Dorado Avenue Elementary Compares
See how EL Dorado 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
12749 El Dorado Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering EL Dorado Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sylmar Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sylmar Leadership Academy (rated 7.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dyer Street Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sylmar, see our Sylmar schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PARK MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER Sylmar | 0.7 mi | — |
| Herrick Avenue Elementary Sylmar | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charter High Burbank | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| PUC Lakeview Charter High Burbank | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Osceola Street Elementary Sylmar | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| POVERELLO OF ASSISI PRESCHOOL Sylmar | 1.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Poverello of Assisi Preschool Sylmar | 1.2 mi | — |
| Dyer Street Elementary Sylmar | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Olive Vista Middle Sylmar | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ST DIDACUS SCHOOL Sylmar | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| St. Didacus Sylmar | 1.2 mi | — |
| Sylmar Elementary Sylmar | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Nidorf Barry J. Downey | 1.4 mi | — |
| Sylmar Leadership Academy Sylmar | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Sylmar Charter High Sylmar | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet Sylmar | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| SANTA ROSA DE LIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Fernando | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Santa Rosa de Lima San Fernando | 1.6 mi | — |
| Bishop Alemany High Mission Hills | 1.8 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY Sylmar | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91342 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,480
Median Home Value
$641,100
Median Rent
$1,965/mo
Population
93,513
College Educated
20.1%
Homeownership
67.7%
Avg Commute
31.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
37.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about EL Dorado Avenue Elementary
What grades does EL Dorado Avenue Elementary serve?
EL Dorado Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend EL Dorado Avenue Elementary?
EL Dorado Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Avenue Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Dorado Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
EL Dorado Avenue Elementary ranks #5,092 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Dorado Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Dorado Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 EL Dorado Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Dorado Avenue Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Dorado Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, EL Dorado Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Dorado Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, EL Dorado Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Dorado Avenue Elementary?
94.0% of students at EL Dorado 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
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (818) 367-5816
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #524 of 769
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