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#4894 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1109 West 96th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Enrollment
749
Student-Teacher
20.8:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
749
Student-Teacher
20.8:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,894 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#361 of 563
public schools
In district
#509 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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About Ninety-fifth Street Elementary
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Ninety-fifth Street Elementary serves approximately 749 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Ninety-fifth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,894 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ninety-fifth Street Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary runs 20.8:1 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.
43% of students at Ninety-fifth 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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Ninety-fifth Street Elementary — Students at Ninety-fifth Street Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.8%
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: 5.5/10.
How Ninety-fifth Street Elementary Compares
See how Ninety-fifth Street Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1109 West 96th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ninety-fifth Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Woodcrest Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is La Salle Avenue Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Primary Center (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly 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 90044 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,433
Median Home Value
$588,200
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Population
95,859
College Educated
11.1%
Homeownership
31.3%
Avg Commute
34.4 min
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Median Age
32
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| Alameda Elementary Downey, CA | 6.3 |
| Balboa Elementary San Diego, CA | 6.3 |
| Belvedere Elementary Highland, CA | 6.3 |
| Birney Elementary Fresno, CA | 6.3 |
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| Chula Vista Hills Elementary Chula Vista, CA | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ninety-fifth Street Elementary
What grades does Ninety-fifth Street Elementary serve?
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ninety-fifth Street Elementary?
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninety-fifth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ninety-fifth Street Elementary rank in CA?
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary ranks #4,894 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ninety-fifth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ninety-fifth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ninety-fifth Street Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ninety-fifth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ninety-fifth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ninety-fifth Street Elementary?
98.8% of students at Ninety-fifth 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
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (323) 756-1466
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #509 of 769
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