Below Average
#7698 of 9,539 schools in CA
Kornblum
Elementary School · Hawthorne · Hawthorne, CA
A Hawthorne elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3620 West El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
- Math 21% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kornblum score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kornblum sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hawthorne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,923
Median home value
$827,600
Median rent
$1,723/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
31.8%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zela DavisEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Launch Pad LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Rising Stars Academy ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Bennett/kew P-8 Leadership Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hawthorne
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kornblum is listed in Hawthorne; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kornblum
Kornblum is a public elementary school in Hawthorne, CA, part of Hawthorne, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,698 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kornblum
What grades does Kornblum serve?
Kornblum serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kornblum?
Kornblum has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kornblum?
The student-teacher ratio at Kornblum is 28.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kornblum rank in CA?
Kornblum ranks #7,698 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kornblum's MySchoolScout rating?
Kornblum has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Kornblum?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kornblum has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kornblum a charter school?
No, Kornblum is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kornblum a Title I school?
No, Kornblum is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kornblum?
84.5% of students at Kornblum 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (310) 970-4294
- Area population (ZIP 90250)
- 94,991
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 90250; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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