Very Good
#3107 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
President Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1465 West 243rd St., Harbor City, CA 90710
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher
17.2:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher
17.2:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,107 of 9,539
In Harbor City
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#337 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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President Avenue Elementary
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About President Avenue Elementary
President Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Harbor City, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. President Avenue Elementary serves approximately 362 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. President Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,107 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for President Avenue Elementary show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at President Avenue 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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President Avenue Elementary — Students at President Avenue Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
74%
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: 6.7/10.
How President Avenue Elementary Compares
See how President Avenue 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
1465 West 243rd St., Harbor City, CA 90710
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering President Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Lomita), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Howard Wood Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Torrance), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, John Adams Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Torrance), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Harbor City, see our Harbor City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High Harbor City | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles Harbor City | 0.2 mi | 8.8 |
| George S. Patton Continuation Harbor City | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| The Pines Christian School Harbor City | 0.7 mi | — |
| THE PINES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Harbor City | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Harbor City Elementary Harbor City | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| HAPPY TOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Harbor City | 0.8 mi | — |
| Coastal Academy Lomita | 0.8 mi | — |
| Normont Elementary Harbor City | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| HAPPY TOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Harbor City | 1.1 mi | — |
| Alexander Fleming Middle Lomita | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| John Adams Elementary Torrance | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| VERMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Harbor City | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| J. H. Hull Middle Torrance | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Lomita | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| St Margaret Mary School Lomita | 1.1 mi | — |
| Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Lomita | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| TORRANCE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Torrance | 1.3 mi | — |
| Howard Wood Elementary Torrance | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Eshelman Avenue Elementary Lomita | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90710 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,486
Median Home Value
$648,600
Median Rent
$1,547/mo
Population
26,777
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
54.9%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
40.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about President Avenue Elementary
What grades does President Avenue Elementary serve?
President Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend President Avenue Elementary?
President Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at President Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at President Avenue Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does President Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
President Avenue Elementary ranks #3,107 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is President Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
President Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 President Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, President Avenue Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is President Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, President Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is President Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, President Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for President Avenue Elementary?
74.0% of students at President Avenue 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
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 74.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (310) 326-7400
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #337 of 769
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