Below Average
#7851 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1260 West 36th Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,851 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#515 of 563
public schools
In district
#737 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary
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About Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Lenicia B.
Weemes Elementary serves approximately 438 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,851 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
43% of students at Lenicia B. Weemes 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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Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary — Students at Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 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: 2.3/10.
How Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary Compares
See how Lenicia B. Weemes 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
1260 West 36th Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is STEM Preparatory Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Birdielee V. Bright Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90007 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,032
Median Home Value
$852,900
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
Population
39,253
College Educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
38.7%
Median Age
25.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary
What grades does Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary serve?
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary?
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary rank in CA?
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary ranks #7,851 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary a charter school?
No, Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary?
94.1% of students at Lenicia B. Weemes 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
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (323) 733-9186
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #737 of 769
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