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Forty-second Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
4231 Fourth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,866 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#414 of 563
public schools
In district
#586 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Forty-second Street Elementary
Forty-second Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Forty-second Street Elementary serves approximately 188 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Forty-second Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,866 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Forty-second Street Elementary show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 188 students, Forty-second Street Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
63% of students at Forty-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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Forty-second Street Elementary — Students at Forty-second Street Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.4%
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: 5.7/10.
How Forty-second Street Elementary Compares
See how Forty-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
4231 Fourth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forty-second Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Angeles Mesa Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, TRANSFIGURATION SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90008 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,822
Median Home Value
$1,003,000
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
Population
33,443
College Educated
33.2%
Homeownership
30.4%
Avg Commute
35.3 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Median Age
41.2
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.8%
- Phone
- (323) 296-7550
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #586 of 769
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