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#3501 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 37% in state

Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1562 Baxter St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

  • Math 51% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

39.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

$85,835

Median home value

$1,143,400

Median rent

$1,822/mo

College educated

47.4%

Homeownership

25.1%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90026; 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
Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology MagnetEnrollment path unverified9.0K–50.5 mi131Compare →
St Teresa of Avila SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–80.6 mi74Compare →
Dorris Place ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–60.7 mi238Compare →
Gabriella CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–80.8 mi400Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#372 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

Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet

Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,501 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet

What grades does Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet serve?

Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet?

Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet rank in CA?

Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet ranks #3,501 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet a charter school?

No, Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet a Title I school?

No, Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet?

39.8% of students at Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet 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
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 90026)
62,902
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
36.9
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 90026; 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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