Excellent
#360 of 9,533 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Franklin Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1910 North Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher
23.8:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher
23.8:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Los Angeles
#85 of 563
public schools
California elementary schools
#275 of 5,817
In district
#120 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.7 / 10
Exceptional
About Franklin Avenue Elementary
Franklin Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.2th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.
Students demonstrate 74% proficiency in math, 34 points above the state average and 80% in reading/language arts, 34 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $90,532, where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue Elementary is 23.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.
Score Breakdown
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Franklin Avenue Elementary — Students at Franklin Avenue Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 10 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: 9.0/10.
How Franklin Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Franklin Avenue Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has improved from 71% (2019) to 73.91% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 77% (2019) to 80.22% (2024).
Location
1910 North Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Franklin Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Micheltorena Street Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Ramona Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Lexington Avenue Primary Center (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90027 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,532
Median Home Value
$1,747,200
Median Rent
$1,904/mo
Population
46,049
College Educated
58.2%
Homeownership
20.3%
Avg Commute
29.3 min
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Median Age
38.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Franklin Avenue Elementary has a median household income of $90,532. It is a well-educated community where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,747,200, with a median rent of $1,904/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.2%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| Argonaut Elementary Saratoga, CA | 8.8 |
| Bonita Street Elementary Carson, CA | 8.8 |
| Capri Elementary Campbell, CA | 8.8 |
| Carlos Santana Arts Academy North Hills, CA | 8.8 |
| Central Elementary Baldwin Park, CA | 8.8 |
| City Terrace Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Franklin Avenue Elementary
What grades does Franklin Avenue Elementary serve?
Franklin Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Franklin Avenue Elementary?
Franklin Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue Elementary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Franklin Avenue Elementary is ranked #360 out of 9,533 schools in CA.
What is Franklin Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Avenue Elementary has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin Avenue Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Franklin Avenue Elementary has 73.6% math proficiency and 79.5% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Franklin Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Franklin Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Franklin Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Avenue Elementary?
27.7% of students at Franklin 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.
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Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 91 Walker's Paradise
- Transit Score
- 64 Good Transit
- Bike Score
- 56 Bikeable
- City Safety
- High (2,223/100K)
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 27.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 663-0320
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #120 of 769
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