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Below Average

#1646 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Our Lady of Talpa School

Elementary School

411 S EVERGREEN AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Private

Enrollment

256

Student-Teacher

21.3:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,646 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#123 of 137

public schools

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Our Lady of Talpa School

4.6/10

Elementary School in Los Angeles · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Our Lady of the Rosary of Talpa

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About Our Lady of Talpa School

Our Lady of Talpa School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Our Lady of Talpa School serves approximately 256 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Talpa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,646 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.6 pts below CA schools
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Talpa School runs 21.3:1 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.

Our Lady of Talpa School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Our Lady of Talpa School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
This School
vs
19.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
256
This School
vs
429
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.6
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 98% vs 0%
Our Lady of Talpa School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Our Lady of Talpa School (this school) 4.6
First Street Elementary 6.1
Euclid Avenue Elementary 7.6
Hollenbeck Middle 8.8
KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory 4.8
Sunrise Elementary 6.9
Breed Street Elementary 7.3
Extera Public 3.9
Extera Public School No. 2 6.7
Lorena Street Elementary 6.1
Soto Street Elementary 7.4
Malabar Street Elementary 7.2
Ramona Opportunity High
Second Street Elementary 7.7
Puente Charter 8.8
Sheridan Street Elementary 6.5
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory 8.2
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 7.9
KIPP Promesa Prep 4.0
Belvedere Elementary 7.2
Christopher Dena Elementary 8.6

Showing 20 of 451 schools. View all schools in Los Angeles

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 21.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,344
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 4%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 256
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 98.0%
Two or More 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

411 S EVERGREEN AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Talpa School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Euclid Avenue Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Soto Street Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Breed Street Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Our Lady of the Rosary of Talpa Los Angeles 0.0 mi
First Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.3 mi 6.1
Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet Los Angeles 0.3 mi 9.0
Euclid Avenue Elementary Los Angeles 0.4 mi 7.6
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High Los Angeles 0.4 mi 7.6
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High Los Angeles 0.4 mi 8.8
Boyle Heights Continuation Los Angeles 0.4 mi 4.5
KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Los Angeles 0.5 mi 4.8
Hollenbeck Middle Los Angeles 0.4 mi 8.8
Sunrise Elementary Los Angeles 0.6 mi 6.9
Extera Public Los Angeles 0.6 mi 3.9
Breed Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.6 mi 7.3
School of Santa Isabel Los Angeles 0.6 mi
SCHOOL OF SANTA ISABEL Los Angeles 0.6 mi 4.9
Extera Public School No. 2 Los Angeles 0.8 mi 6.7
Lorena Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.8 mi 6.1
ST MARY SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.7 mi 4.6
Bishop Mora Salesian High School Los Angeles 0.7 mi
Malabar Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.8 mi 7.2
Soto Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.8 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,001

Median Home Value

$669,500

Median Rent

$1,391/mo

Population

46,540

College Educated

14%

Homeownership

18.1%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

25.9%

Median Age

32.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Talpa School

What grades does Our Lady of Talpa School serve?

Our Lady of Talpa School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Talpa School?

Our Lady of Talpa School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Talpa School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Talpa School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Talpa School rank in CA?

Our Lady of Talpa School ranks #1,646 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Our Lady of Talpa School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Talpa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady of Talpa School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Talpa School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Our Lady of Talpa School a religious school?

Our Lady of Talpa School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Transit Score
66 Good Transit
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
256
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
192 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County

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