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#5673 of 9,539 schools in CA

Julie Korenstein Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · North Hollywood, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7650 Ben Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605

  • Math 22% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism42%

Students at Julie Korenstein Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 11 years
2010
Math
56%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Julie Korenstein Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,539

Median home value

$729,900

Median rent

$1,736/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

37.5%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Strathern Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–50.5 mi475Compare →
Camellia Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–50.7 mi430Compare →
Arminta Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–50.8 mi340Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#583 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Julie Korenstein Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Julie Korenstein Elementary

Julie Korenstein Elementary is a public elementary school in North Hollywood, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,673 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julie Korenstein Elementary

What grades does Julie Korenstein Elementary serve?

Julie Korenstein Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Julie Korenstein Elementary?

Julie Korenstein Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julie Korenstein Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Julie Korenstein Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Julie Korenstein Elementary rank in CA?

Julie Korenstein Elementary ranks #5,673 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Julie Korenstein Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Julie Korenstein Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Julie Korenstein Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julie Korenstein Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Julie Korenstein Elementary a charter school?

No, Julie Korenstein Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Julie Korenstein Elementary a Title I school?

No, Julie Korenstein Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julie Korenstein Elementary?

95.2% of students at Julie Korenstein 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.0%
Area population (ZIP 91605)
52,086
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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