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#5452 of 9,539 schools in CA
Florence Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
7211 Bell Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher
20.8:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher
20.8:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,452 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#393 of 563
public schools
In district
#557 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Florence Avenue Elementary
Florence Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Florence Avenue Elementary serves approximately 520 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Florence Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,452 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Florence Avenue Elementary show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Florence Avenue Elementary runs 20.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
39% of students at Florence Avenue 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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Florence Avenue Elementary — Students at Florence Avenue Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 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: 4.5/10.
How Florence Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Florence Avenue 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
7211 Bell Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Florence Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Middleton Primary Center (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Huntington Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is Academia Moderna (rated 6.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Walnut Park), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Middleton Street Elementary (rated 6.1/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Huntington Park), with a very similar rating. 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 90001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,751
Median Home Value
$513,300
Median Rent
$1,471/mo
Population
56,403
College Educated
7%
Homeownership
35.6%
Avg Commute
35.7 min
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Median Age
31.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Florence Avenue Elementary
What grades does Florence Avenue Elementary serve?
Florence Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Florence Avenue Elementary?
Florence Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Avenue Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Florence Avenue Elementary ranks #5,452 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Florence Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Florence Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Avenue Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Florence Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Florence Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Florence Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Avenue Elementary?
97.5% of students at Florence Avenue 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (323) 582-0758
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #557 of 769
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