Kentwood Elementary

Kentwood Elementary serves 297 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Los Angeles. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — and outperforms 98% of California's public schools. That puts it 43rd out of 563 schools in Los Angeles, a peer set that includes some of the most competitive campuses in the state.

Academic performance scores 9.1 out of 10. Growth scores 9.4, meaning students gain ground at an above-average pace — not just score well on a static benchmark. Statewide, Kentwood ranks 168th among 9,533 California public schools, a position that reflects consistent results across both what students know and how much they improve during enrollment.

The school operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 21.2 to 1. For parents comparing elementaries in the Los Angeles area, Kentwood's scores are straightforward: a 9.1 on academic performance, a 9.4 on growth, and a composite of 9.1 out of 10. Each number points to the same conclusion — a school performing at the top end of what California's public elementary system produces.

The student-teacher ratio at Kentwood Elementary is 21.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.