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#5866 of 9,539 schools in CA
Forty-second Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4231 Fourth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
- Math 14% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forty-second Street Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2018, reaching 17% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forty-second Street Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,822
Median home value
$1,003,000
Median rent
$1,589/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
30.4%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Hands Learning Academy IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| New Heights CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| TransfigurationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Transfiguration SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #586 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
Forty-second Street Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forty-second Street Elementary
Forty-second Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,866 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forty-second Street Elementary
What grades does Forty-second Street Elementary serve?
Forty-second Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forty-second Street Elementary?
Forty-second Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forty-second Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forty-second Street Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forty-second Street Elementary rank in CA?
Forty-second Street Elementary ranks #5,866 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Forty-second Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Forty-second Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Forty-second Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forty-second Street Elementary has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Forty-second Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Forty-second Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forty-second Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Forty-second Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forty-second Street Elementary?
89.4% of students at Forty-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
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.8%
- Phone
- (323) 296-7550
- Area population (ZIP 90008)
- 33,443
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 90008; 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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