Very Good
#3113 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
5027 Live Oak St., Cudahy, CA 90201
Enrollment
1,142
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
1,142
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,113 of 9,539
In Cudahy
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#343 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is a public elementary school in Cudahy, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Ellen Ochoa Learning Center serves approximately 1,142 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. Ellen Ochoa Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,113 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ellen Ochoa Learning Center show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Ellen Ochoa Learning Center 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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Ellen Ochoa Learning Center — Students at Ellen Ochoa Learning Center score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 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: 7.4/10.
How Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Compares
See how Ellen Ochoa Learning Center 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
5027 Live Oak St., Cudahy, CA 90201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ellen Ochoa Learning Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jaime Escalante Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Teresa Hughes Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Aspire Firestone Academy Charter (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Oakland), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cudahy, see our Cudahy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALHADI SCHOOL Bell | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Park Avenue Elementary Cudahy | 0.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Elizabeth Learning Center Cudahy | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Woodlawn Avenue Elementary Bell | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Bell Gardens Elementary Bell Gardens | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Jaime Escalante Elementary Cudahy | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate Bell Gardens | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Bell Senior High Bell | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Heliotrope Avenue Elementary Maywood | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Teresa Hughes Elementary Cudahy | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Nueva Vista Elementary Bell | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Maywood Academy High Maywood | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Russell Westbrook Why Not? High Bell | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL Maywood | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| St. Rose of Lima Catholic Maywood | 1.3 mi | — |
| Maywood Center for Enriched Studies Maywood | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Aspire Firestone Academy Charter Oakland | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Aspire Gateway Academy Charter Oakland | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Bell Gardens | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Corona Avenue Elementary Bell | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,824
Median Home Value
$542,800
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
Population
93,783
College Educated
7.4%
Homeownership
21%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Median Age
32.1
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| Armada Elementary Moreno Valley, CA | 7.2 |
| Bayside Academy San Mateo, CA | 7.2 |
| Cambridge Elementary Vacaville, CA | 7.2 |
| Community Montessori Escondido, CA | 7.2 |
| Douglas J. Miller Elementary Bakersfield, CA | 7.2 |
| Fairmont Elementary Placentia, CA | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
What grades does Ellen Ochoa Learning Center serve?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 1,142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellen Ochoa Learning Center rank in CA?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center ranks #3,113 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ellen Ochoa Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellen Ochoa Learning Center has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ellen Ochoa Learning Center a charter school?
No, Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellen Ochoa Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
96.1% of students at Ellen Ochoa Learning Center 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (323) 869-1300
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #343 of 769
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