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#3934 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Menlo Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
4156 Menlo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Enrollment
515
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
515
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,934 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#302 of 563
public schools
In district
#416 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Menlo Avenue Elementary
Menlo Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Menlo Avenue Elementary serves approximately 515 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Menlo Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,934 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Menlo Avenue Elementary show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Menlo Avenue 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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Menlo Avenue Elementary — Students at Menlo Avenue Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 38 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: 6.1/10.
How Menlo Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Menlo Avenue 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
4156 Menlo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Menlo Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Accelerated Charter Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, West Vernon Avenue Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 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 90037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,417
Median Home Value
$632,600
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
Population
67,895
College Educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
33
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Menlo Avenue Elementary
What grades does Menlo Avenue Elementary serve?
Menlo Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Menlo Avenue Elementary?
Menlo Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menlo Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Menlo Avenue Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Menlo Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Menlo Avenue Elementary ranks #3,934 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Menlo Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Menlo Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Menlo Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Menlo Avenue Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Menlo Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Menlo Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Menlo Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Menlo Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Menlo Avenue Elementary?
98.4% of students at Menlo Avenue 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (323) 232-4291
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #416 of 769
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