Excellent
#714 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
4865 East First St., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#714 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#78 of 563
public schools
In district
#100 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Morris K.
Hamasaki Elementary serves approximately 340 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Morris K. Hamasaki 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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Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary — Students at Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.4%
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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary Compares
See how Morris K. Hamasaki 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
4865 East First St., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Robert Hill Lane Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Monterey Park), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Humphreys Avenue Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Brightwood Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Monterey Park), with a comparable rating. 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 90022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,829
Median Home Value
$603,500
Median Rent
$1,407/mo
Population
61,638
College Educated
9.6%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Median Age
34.6
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| Charnock Road Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
What grades does Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary serve?
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary rank in CA?
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary ranks #714 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary a charter school?
No, Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary a Title I school?
No, Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
94.4% of students at Morris K. Hamasaki 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (323) 263-3869
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #100 of 769
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