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EL Rio Community
Elementary School · EL Rio Community District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
211 South Ave. 20, Los Angeles, CA 90031
- Math 33% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Rio Community score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 43% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Rio Community 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$62,119
Median home value
$758,500
Median rent
$1,487/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
31.4%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Puc Milagro CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Griffin Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Rio Community District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
EL Rio Community is listed in El Rio Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Rio Community
EL Rio Community is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of EL Rio Community District, serving approximately 268 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #9,285 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Rio Community
What grades does EL Rio Community serve?
EL Rio Community serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend EL Rio Community?
EL Rio Community has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Rio Community?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Rio Community is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Rio Community rank in CA?
EL Rio Community ranks #9,285 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Rio Community's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Rio Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Rio Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Rio Community has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is EL Rio Community a charter school?
Yes, EL Rio Community is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is EL Rio Community a Title I school?
No, EL Rio Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Rio Community?
21.3% of students at EL Rio Community 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (323) 366-0166
- Area population (ZIP 90031)
- 36,881
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 90031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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