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#5097 of 9,539 schools in CA
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1963 East 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher
19.4:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher
19.4:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,097 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#373 of 563
public schools
In district
#529 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Academic growth
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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About Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary serves approximately 408 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,097 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% 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
Test scores at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
53% of students at Florence Griffith Joyner 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 Griffith Joyner Elementary — Students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99%
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: 7.3/10.
How Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary Compares
See how Florence Griffith Joyner 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
1963 East 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Judith F. Baca Arts Academy (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Compton Avenue Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ritter Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 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 90002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,158
Median Home Value
$502,600
Median Rent
$1,509/mo
Population
52,735
College Educated
8.1%
Homeownership
40.7%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Median Age
30.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
What grades does Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary serve?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary rank in CA?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary ranks #5,097 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Griffith Joyner 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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary a charter school?
No, Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary a Title I school?
No, Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary?
99.0% of students at Florence Griffith Joyner 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.2%
- Phone
- (323) 569-8141
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #529 of 769
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