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#6598 of 9,539 schools in CA
Main Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
129 East 53rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Enrollment
649
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
649
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,598 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#450 of 563
public schools
In district
#646 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Main Street Elementary
Main Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Main Street Elementary serves approximately 649 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Main Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,598 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Main Street Elementary show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Main Street 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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Main Street Elementary — Students at Main Street Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.
How Main Street Elementary Compares
See how Main Street 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
129 East 53rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Main Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Vernon Avenue Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Estrella Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,781
Median Home Value
$575,200
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
Population
102,784
College Educated
6.2%
Homeownership
26.3%
Avg Commute
33.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Median Age
31
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Main Street Elementary
What grades does Main Street Elementary serve?
Main Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Main Street Elementary?
Main Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Main Street Elementary rank in CA?
Main Street Elementary ranks #6,598 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Main Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Main Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Main Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Main Street Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Main Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Main Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Main Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Main Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Main Street Elementary?
94.6% of students at Main Street 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
- 649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (323) 232-4856
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #646 of 769
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