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#5093 of 9,539 schools in CA
Fifty-second Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
816 West 51st St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Math 21% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fifty-second Street Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fifty-second Street Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,417
Median home value
$632,600
Median rent
$1,438/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icef Innovation Los Angeles CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Dr. James Edward Jones Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–2 | 0.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Kipp Vida Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 566 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #525 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
Fifty-second Street Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fifty-second Street Elementary
Fifty-second Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,093 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.7%
- Phone
- (323) 753-3175
- Area population (ZIP 90037)
- 67,895
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
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 90037; 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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