Very Good
#2134 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Second Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1942 East Second St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,134 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#178 of 563
public schools
In district
#227 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Second Street Elementary
Second Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Second Street Elementary serves approximately 202 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Second Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,134 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Second Street Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at Second 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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Second Street Elementary — Students at Second Street Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 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: 7.1/10.
How Second Street Elementary Compares
See how Second 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
1942 East Second St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Second Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Puente Charter (rated 8.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Soto Street Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Breed Street Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,001
Median Home Value
$669,500
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
Population
46,540
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
18.1%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
25.9%
Median Age
32.3
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- CompareSecond Street Elementary vs Charles H. Kim ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 8.5/10 +0.8 vs Second Street Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Second Street Elementary
What grades does Second Street Elementary serve?
Second Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Second Street Elementary?
Second Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Street Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Second Street Elementary rank in CA?
Second Street Elementary ranks #2,134 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Second Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Second Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Second Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Second Street Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Second Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Second Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Second Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Second Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Second Street Elementary?
96.5% of students at Second 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (323) 269-9401
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #227 of 769
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