Very Good
#2756 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Fifty-fourth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
5501 South Eileen Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,756 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#227 of 563
public schools
In district
#295 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Fifty-fourth Street Elementary
Fifty-fourth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Fifty-fourth Street Elementary serves approximately 232 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Fifty-fourth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,756 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Fifty-fourth Street Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at Fifty-fourth Street 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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Fifty-fourth Street Elementary — Students at Fifty-fourth Street Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.5%
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: 6.0/10.
How Fifty-fourth Street Elementary Compares
See how Fifty-fourth Street 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
5501 South Eileen Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fifty-fourth Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Crete Academy (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Today's Fresh Start-Compton (rated 5.4/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,496
Median Home Value
$867,800
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
Population
43,548
College Educated
30.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Avg Commute
36.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
41.5
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Compare Fifty-fourth Street Elementary with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareFifty-fourth Street Elementary vs Sierra Vista ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.0/10 +1.6 vs Fifty-fourth Street Elementary
- CompareFifty-fourth Street Elementary vs Charles H. Kim ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 8.5/10 +1.1 vs Fifty-fourth Street Elementary
- CompareFifty-fourth Street Elementary vs Third Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.3/10 +1.9 vs Fifty-fourth Street Elementary
- CompareFifty-fourth Street Elementary vs Hoover Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.5/10 +2.1 vs Fifty-fourth Street Elementary
- CompareFifty-fourth Street Elementary vs Multnomah Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 8.3/10 +0.9 vs Fifty-fourth Street Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fifty-fourth Street Elementary
What grades does Fifty-fourth Street Elementary serve?
Fifty-fourth Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fifty-fourth Street Elementary?
Fifty-fourth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifty-fourth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifty-fourth Street Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fifty-fourth Street Elementary rank in CA?
Fifty-fourth Street Elementary ranks #2,756 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fifty-fourth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fifty-fourth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Fifty-fourth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fifty-fourth Street Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fifty-fourth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Fifty-fourth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fifty-fourth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fifty-fourth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fifty-fourth Street Elementary?
93.5% of students at Fifty-fourth Street 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (323) 294-5275
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #295 of 769
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