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Leo Politi Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2481 West 11th St., Los Angeles, CA 90006

  • Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-27.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism36.5%

Students at Leo Politi Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

92.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Leo Politi 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 75Excellent Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • 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

$49,847

Median home value

$841,900

Median rent

$1,396/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

24.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90006; 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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Hoover Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.5K–50.4 mi579Compare →
Magnolia Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.5 mi546Compare →
Macarthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf ArtsEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.6 mi351Compare →
Equitas Academy #3 CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–40.7 mi421Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#637 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

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

About Leo Politi Elementary

Leo Politi Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,440 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leo Politi Elementary

What grades does Leo Politi Elementary serve?

Leo Politi Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Leo Politi Elementary?

Leo Politi Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo Politi Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Leo Politi Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leo Politi Elementary rank in CA?

Leo Politi Elementary ranks #6,440 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Leo Politi Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Leo Politi Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Leo Politi Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leo Politi Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Leo Politi Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Leo Politi Elementary a Title I school?

No, Leo Politi Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leo Politi Elementary?

92.6% of students at Leo Politi 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
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.5%
Area population (ZIP 90006)
55,192
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
36.8
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 90006; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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