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#6595 of 9,539 schools in CA
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
5939 Second Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,595 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#449 of 563
public schools
In district
#643 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Fifty-ninth Street Elementary
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Fifty-ninth Street Elementary serves approximately 207 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Fifty-ninth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,595 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Fifty-ninth Street Elementary show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Fifty-ninth 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-ninth Street Elementary — Students at Fifty-ninth Street Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.3%
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
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.6/10.
How Fifty-ninth Street Elementary Compares
See how Fifty-ninth 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
5939 Second Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fifty-ninth Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Learning by Design Charter (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Angeles Mesa Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Crete Academy (rated 6.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fifty-ninth Street Elementary
What grades does Fifty-ninth Street Elementary serve?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fifty-ninth Street Elementary?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifty-ninth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fifty-ninth Street Elementary rank in CA?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary ranks #6,595 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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-ninth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fifty-ninth Street Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fifty-ninth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fifty-ninth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fifty-ninth Street Elementary?
92.3% of students at Fifty-ninth 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (323) 294-5118
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #643 of 769
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