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#4715 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Gardena Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
647 West Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,715 of 9,539
In Gardena
#10 of 16
public schools
In district
#492 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Gardena Elementary
Gardena Elementary is a public elementary school in Gardena, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Gardena Elementary serves approximately 463 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Gardena Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,715 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Gardena Elementary show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Gardena 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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Gardena Elementary — Students at Gardena Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.5%
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: 5.3/10.
How Gardena Elementary Compares
See how Gardena 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
647 West Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gardena Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Denker Avenue Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Gardena, see our Gardena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90247 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,851
Median Home Value
$640,500
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
Population
47,303
College Educated
26.8%
Homeownership
40.7%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Median Age
37.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gardena Elementary
What grades does Gardena Elementary serve?
Gardena Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gardena Elementary?
Gardena Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardena Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardena Elementary rank in CA?
Gardena Elementary ranks #4,715 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gardena Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardena Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gardena Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardena Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gardena Elementary a charter school?
No, Gardena Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardena Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gardena Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardena Elementary?
95.5% of students at Gardena 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (310) 324-6967
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #492 of 769
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