Excellent
#1541 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Richmond Street Elementary
Elementary School · EL Segundo Unified · EL Segundo, CA
An EL Segundo Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
641 Sheldon St., EL Segundo, CA 90245
- Math 79% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richmond Street Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richmond Street Elementary 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Segundo), 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
$149,149
Median home value
$1,521,600
Median rent
$2,547/mo
College educated
62.5%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Beach Cities Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Grand View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Loyola Village Fine and Performing Arts MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 176 | 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.
EL Segundo Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richmond Street Elementary is listed in El Segundo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Street Elementary
Richmond Street Elementary is a public elementary school in EL Segundo, CA, part of EL Segundo Unified, serving approximately 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Street Elementary
What grades does Richmond Street Elementary serve?
Richmond Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richmond Street Elementary?
Richmond Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Street Elementary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond Street Elementary rank in CA?
Richmond Street Elementary ranks #1,541 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richmond Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Richmond Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Street Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richmond Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Richmond Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richmond Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Street Elementary?
6.4% of students at Richmond 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (310) 606-6831
- Area population (ZIP 90245)
- 16,863
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 90245; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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