Very Good
#2317 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Sara Coughlin Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Pacoima, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11035 Borden St., Pacoima, CA 91331
- Math 34% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sara Coughlin Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
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 2018, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sara Coughlin 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,025
Median home value
$609,300
Median rent
$1,818/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91331; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Primary CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–2 | 0.4 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Guardian Angel Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Guardian Angel ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Pacoima Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 824 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #242 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sara Coughlin Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sara Coughlin Elementary
Sara Coughlin Elementary is a public elementary school in Pacoima, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,317 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sara Coughlin Elementary
What grades does Sara Coughlin Elementary serve?
Sara Coughlin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sara Coughlin Elementary?
Sara Coughlin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sara Coughlin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sara Coughlin Elementary is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sara Coughlin Elementary rank in CA?
Sara Coughlin Elementary ranks #2,317 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sara Coughlin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sara Coughlin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sara Coughlin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sara Coughlin Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sara Coughlin Elementary a charter school?
No, Sara Coughlin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sara Coughlin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sara Coughlin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sara Coughlin Elementary?
93.3% of students at Sara Coughlin 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
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (818) 686-6428
- Area population (ZIP 91331)
- 98,820
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 91331; 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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