Excellent
#380 of 9,539 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
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher
23.8:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#380 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#44 of 563
public schools
In district
#52 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Franklin Avenue Elementary
Franklin Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Franklin Avenue Elementary serves approximately 405 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Franklin Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Franklin Avenue Elementary show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Franklin Avenue Elementary runs 23.8:1 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.
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: 59%).
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 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: 8.8/10.
How Franklin Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Franklin 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
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 9.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet (rated 8.8/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Ivanhoe Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 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
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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 ranks #380 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Franklin Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Franklin Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Avenue Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
Neighborhood Context
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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
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (323) 663-0320
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #52 of 769
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