Very Good
#3295 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
5911 Woodlawn Ave., Maywood, CA 90270
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,295 of 9,539
In Maywood
#3 of 7
public schools
In district
#354 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Heliotrope Avenue Elementary
Elementary School in Maywood · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Heliotrope Avenue Elementary
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Maywood, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Heliotrope Avenue Elementary serves approximately 487 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Heliotrope Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,295 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Heliotrope Avenue Elementary show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at Heliotrope Avenue 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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Heliotrope Avenue Elementary — Students at Heliotrope Avenue Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.9%
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: 6.1/10.
How Heliotrope Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Heliotrope 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
5911 Woodlawn Ave., Maywood, CA 90270
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Heliotrope Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jaime Escalante Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Cudahy), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ellen Ochoa Learning Center (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Cudahy), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Martha Escutia Primary Center (rated 6.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Bell), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Maywood, see our Maywood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maywood Center for Enriched Studies Maywood | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Woodlawn Avenue Elementary Bell | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| St. Rose of Lima Catholic Maywood | 0.6 mi | — |
| Maywood Elementary Maywood | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| ALHADI SCHOOL Bell | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL Maywood | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Nueva Vista Elementary Bell | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Maywood Academy High Maywood | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Fishburn Avenue Elementary Maywood | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Russell Westbrook Why Not? High Bell | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Bell Senior High Bell | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Cudahy | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Huntington Park Elementary Huntington Park | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy Oakland | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| MAYWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Maywood | 1.2 mi | — |
| KIPP Pueblo Unido Maywood | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Chester W. Nimitz Middle Huntington Park | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Jaime Escalante Elementary Cudahy | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Bandini Elementary City Of Commerce | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Martha Escutia Primary Center Bell | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90270 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,753
Median Home Value
$595,000
Median Rent
$1,469/mo
Population
24,522
College Educated
8.3%
Homeownership
30%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Median Age
32.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Heliotrope Avenue Elementary
What grades does Heliotrope Avenue Elementary serve?
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Heliotrope Avenue Elementary?
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heliotrope Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heliotrope Avenue Elementary is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heliotrope Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary ranks #3,295 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Heliotrope Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Heliotrope Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heliotrope Avenue Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Heliotrope Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Heliotrope Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heliotrope Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Heliotrope Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heliotrope Avenue Elementary?
94.9% of students at Heliotrope 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
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (323) 560-1230
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #354 of 769
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