Very Good
#2935 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Gates Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
3333 Manitou Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90031
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,935 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#241 of 563
public schools
In district
#319 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Gates Street Elementary
Gates Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Gates Street Elementary serves approximately 461 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. Gates Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,935 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Gates Street Elementary show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Gates 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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Gates Street Elementary — Students at Gates Street Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.8%
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: 6.3/10.
How Gates Street Elementary Compares
See how Gates 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
3333 Manitou Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gates Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Glen Alta Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PUC Milagro Charter (rated 9.0/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Burbank), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Griffin Avenue Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,119
Median Home Value
$758,500
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
Population
36,881
College Educated
24.2%
Homeownership
31.4%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
38.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gates Street Elementary
What grades does Gates Street Elementary serve?
Gates Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gates Street Elementary?
Gates Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates Street Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gates Street Elementary rank in CA?
Gates Street Elementary ranks #2,935 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gates Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gates Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Gates Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gates Street Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gates Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Gates Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gates Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gates Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gates Street Elementary?
92.8% of students at Gates 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
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (323) 225-9574
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #319 of 769
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