Very Good
#3286 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Jersey Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Little Lake City Elementary
9400 Jersey Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,286 of 9,539
In Santa Fe Springs
#4 of 5
public schools
In district
#8 of 9
Little Lake City Elementary
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Jersey Avenue Elementary
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About Jersey Avenue Elementary
Jersey Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe Springs, CA, part of Little Lake City Elementary. Jersey Avenue Elementary serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Jersey Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,286 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Jersey Avenue Elementary show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Jersey 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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Jersey Avenue Elementary — Students at Jersey Avenue Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
75.9%
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
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.
How Jersey Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Jersey 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
9400 Jersey Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jersey Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ada S. Nelson Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Whittier), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lakeland Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Norwalk), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Santa Fe Springs, see our Santa Fe Springs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Lakeview Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Santa Fe High Santa Fe Springs | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake Center Middle Santa Fe Springs | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| STEAM Academy @ Burke Pico Rivera | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Pioneer High Whittier | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| SANTA FE SPRINGS CHRISTIAN Santa Fe Springs | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Aeolian Elementary Whittier | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| St. Marianne De Parades Elementary Pico Rivera | 1.2 mi | — |
| Santa Fe Springs Christian School Santa Fe Springs | 1.3 mi | — |
| ST PIUS X PARISH SCHOOL Santa Fe Springs | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| St. Pius X Parish School Santa Fe Springs | 1.4 mi | — |
| ST MARIANNE SCHOOL Pico Rivera | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| HANGUI YU INC DBA Whittier | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences Pico Rivera | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Keystone Academy Santa Fe Springs | 1.5 mi | — |
| Lakeland Elementary Norwalk | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90670 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,830
Median Home Value
$624,000
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
Population
18,255
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
62.9%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
39.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jersey Avenue Elementary
What grades does Jersey Avenue Elementary serve?
Jersey Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jersey Avenue Elementary?
Jersey Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Avenue Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jersey Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Jersey Avenue Elementary ranks #3,286 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jersey Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jersey 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 Jersey Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jersey Avenue Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jersey Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Jersey Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jersey Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jersey Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jersey Avenue Elementary?
75.9% of students at Jersey 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
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (562) 948-3772
Resources & Links
District
Little Lake City Elementary- District Enrollment
- 3,656
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,951
- District Rank
- #8 of 9
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