Very Good
#3507 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
San Pedro Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1635 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,507 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#277 of 563
public schools
In district
#378 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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About San Pedro Street Elementary
San Pedro Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. San Pedro Street Elementary serves approximately 409 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. San Pedro Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,507 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for San Pedro Street Elementary show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at San Pedro 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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San Pedro Street Elementary — Students at San Pedro Street Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 5.9/10.
How San Pedro Street Elementary Compares
See how San Pedro 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
1635 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Pedro Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Quincy Jones Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dolores Huerta Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Synergy Charter Academy (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Central High Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Tri-C Community Day Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Santee Education Complex Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Frida Kahlo High Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Jardin de la Infancia Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST TURIBIUS SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| St. Turibius Elementary Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | — |
| Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Para Los Ninos Middle Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Dolores Huerta Elementary Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Synergy Charter Academy Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Quincy Jones Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| John Adams Middle Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Synergy Kinetic Academy Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Matrix for Success Academy Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 2.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90015 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,211
Median Home Value
$1,000,800
Median Rent
$2,385/mo
Population
25,257
College Educated
47.8%
Homeownership
12.3%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
28.1%
Median Age
32.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Pedro Street Elementary
What grades does San Pedro Street Elementary serve?
San Pedro Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend San Pedro Street Elementary?
San Pedro Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Street Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Pedro Street Elementary rank in CA?
San Pedro Street Elementary ranks #3,507 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Pedro Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Pedro Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 San Pedro Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Pedro Street Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Pedro Street Elementary a charter school?
No, San Pedro Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Pedro Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Pedro Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Pedro Street Elementary?
97.1% of students at San Pedro 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (213) 747-9538
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #378 of 769
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