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#5093 of 9,539 schools in CA
Fifty-second Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
816 West 51st St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Enrollment
616
Student-Teacher
18.1:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
616
Student-Teacher
18.1:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,093 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#371 of 563
public schools
In district
#525 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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Fifty-second Street Elementary
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About Fifty-second Street Elementary
Fifty-second Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Fifty-second Street Elementary serves approximately 616 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Fifty-second Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,093 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Fifty-second Street Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
56% of students at Fifty-second 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-second Street Elementary — Students at Fifty-second Street Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 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-second Street Elementary Compares
See how Fifty-second 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
816 West 51st St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fifty-second Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Vernon Avenue Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,417
Median Home Value
$632,600
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
Population
67,895
College Educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
33
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fifty-second Street Elementary
What grades does Fifty-second Street Elementary serve?
Fifty-second Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fifty-second Street Elementary?
Fifty-second Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifty-second Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifty-second Street Elementary is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fifty-second Street Elementary rank in CA?
Fifty-second Street Elementary ranks #5,093 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fifty-second Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fifty-second Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Fifty-second Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fifty-second Street Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fifty-second Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Fifty-second Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fifty-second Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fifty-second Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fifty-second Street Elementary?
98.5% of students at Fifty-second 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
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.7%
- Phone
- (323) 753-3175
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #525 of 769
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