Excellent
#24 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Para Los Ninos Charter
Elementary School · Para Los Ninos Charter District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1617 East Seventh St., Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Math 39% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Para Los Ninos Charter score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2018, reaching 44% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Para Los Ninos Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,250
Median home value
$1,075,800
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
43.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Lumbini Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St Turibius SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| St. Turibius ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Para Los Ninos Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $31,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Para Los Ninos Charter is listed in Para Los Ninos Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Para Los Ninos Charter
Para Los Ninos Charter is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Para Los Ninos Charter District, serving approximately 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Para Los Ninos Charter
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Para Los Ninos Charter
What grades does Para Los Ninos Charter serve?
Para Los Ninos Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Para Los Ninos Charter?
Para Los Ninos Charter has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Para Los Ninos Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Para Los Ninos Charter 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 Para Los Ninos Charter rank in CA?
Para Los Ninos Charter ranks #24 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Para Los Ninos Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Para Los Ninos Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Para Los Ninos Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Para Los Ninos Charter has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Para Los Ninos Charter a charter school?
Yes, Para Los Ninos Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Para Los Ninos Charter a Title I school?
No, Para Los Ninos Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Para Los Ninos Charter?
96.2% of students at Para Los Ninos Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (213) 239-6605
- Area population (ZIP 90021)
- 3,152
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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