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#7123 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1471 East 96th St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Enrollment
508
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
508
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,123 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#484 of 563
public schools
In district
#696 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Ninety-sixth Street Elementary
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Ninety-sixth Street Elementary serves approximately 508 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ninety-sixth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,123 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ninety-sixth Street Elementary show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
54% of students at Ninety-sixth 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-sixth Street Elementary — Students at Ninety-sixth Street Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.5%
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
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.9/10.
How Ninety-sixth Street Elementary Compares
See how Ninety-sixth 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
1471 East 96th St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ninety-sixth Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Judith F. Baca Arts Academy (rated 8.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Compton Avenue Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Russell Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 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 90002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,158
Median Home Value
$502,600
Median Rent
$1,509/mo
Population
52,735
College Educated
8.1%
Homeownership
40.7%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Median Age
30.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ninety-sixth Street Elementary
What grades does Ninety-sixth Street Elementary serve?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ninety-sixth Street Elementary?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninety-sixth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninety-sixth Street Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ninety-sixth Street Elementary rank in CA?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary ranks #7,123 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ninety-sixth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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-sixth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ninety-sixth Street Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ninety-sixth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Ninety-sixth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ninety-sixth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ninety-sixth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ninety-sixth Street Elementary?
95.5% of students at Ninety-sixth 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.1%
- Phone
- (323) 567-8871
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #696 of 769
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