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#4244 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary
Elementary School · ABC Unified
21314 Claretta Ave., Lakewood, CA 90715
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher
22.1:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher
22.1:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,244 of 9,539
In Lakewood
#10 of 15
public schools
In district
#28 of 30
ABC Unified
School environment
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary
Elementary School in Lakewood · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary
Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Lakewood, CA, part of ABC Unified. Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary serves approximately 353 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,244 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary runs 22.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary — Students at Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary Compares
See how Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
21314 Claretta Ave., Lakewood, CA 90715
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Carver (Charles J.) Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Cerritos), which scores notably higher. Another option is Nixon (Patricia) Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Cerritos), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Los Coyotes Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby La Palma), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palms Elementary Lakewood | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle Hawaiian Gardens | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Artesia High Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Cerritos | 0.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Hawaiian Elementary Hawaiian Gardens | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary Hawaiian Gardens | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| A. E. Arnold Elementary Cypress | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Lexington Junior High Cypress | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Aloha Elementary Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Willow Elementary Lakewood | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Cerritos | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Margaret Landell Elementary Cypress | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Steve Luther Elementary La Palma | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| CYPRESS MONTESSORI ACADEMY Cypress | 1.2 mi | — |
| Clara J. King Elementary Cypress | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Cerritos | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Los Coyotes Elementary La Palma | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Newcomb Academy Long Beach | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Los Alamitos High Los Alamitos | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90715 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,796
Median Home Value
$660,900
Median Rent
$2,196/mo
Population
20,668
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
50.9%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
37.6
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| ANNELIESE SCHOOLS, INC. Laguna Beach, CA | 6.6 |
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| Aldama Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 6.6 |
| Allen Avenue Elementary San Dimas, CA | 6.6 |
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| Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary Dixon, CA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary
What grades does Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary serve?
Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary?
Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary rank in CA?
Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary ranks #4,244 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary?
93.5% of students at Melbourne (ella P.) 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7885
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #28 of 30
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