Excellent
#260 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Learning by Design Charter
Elementary School · Learning by Design Charter District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10736 Jefferson Blvd. Ste. 119, Los Angeles, CA 90230
- Math 60% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Learning by Design Charter score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 27 points since 2018, reaching 52% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Learning by Design Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$106,827
Median home value
$1,025,200
Median rent
$2,423/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Learning by Design Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Learning by Design Charter is listed in Learning by Design Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Learning by Design Charter
Learning by Design Charter is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Learning by Design Charter District, serving approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Learning by Design Charter
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Learning by Design Charter
What grades does Learning by Design Charter serve?
Learning by Design Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Learning by Design Charter?
Learning by Design Charter has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning by Design Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning by Design Charter is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Learning by Design Charter rank in CA?
Learning by Design Charter ranks #260 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Learning by Design Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Learning by Design Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Learning by Design Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Learning by Design Charter has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Learning by Design Charter a charter school?
Yes, Learning by Design Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Learning by Design Charter a Title I school?
No, Learning by Design Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learning by Design Charter?
63.5% of students at Learning by Design Charter 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
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (323) 903-5712
- Area population (ZIP 90230)
- 31,570
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
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 90230; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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