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#6438 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sixty-first Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
6020 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
Enrollment
616
Student-Teacher
19.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
616
Student-Teacher
19.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,438 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#443 of 563
public schools
In district
#635 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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Sixty-first Street Elementary
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About Sixty-first Street Elementary
Sixty-first Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Sixty-first Street Elementary serves approximately 616 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sixty-first Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,438 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sixty-first Street Elementary show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Sixty-first 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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Sixty-first Street Elementary — Students at Sixty-first Street Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.5%
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
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Sixty-first Street Elementary Compares
See how Sixty-first 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
6020 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sixty-first Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Gil Garcetti Learning Academy (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Estrella Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,781
Median Home Value
$547,600
Median Rent
$1,515/mo
Population
71,708
College Educated
7.1%
Homeownership
26.6%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
30.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sixty-first Street Elementary
What grades does Sixty-first Street Elementary serve?
Sixty-first Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sixty-first Street Elementary?
Sixty-first Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixty-first Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixty-first Street Elementary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sixty-first Street Elementary rank in CA?
Sixty-first Street Elementary ranks #6,438 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sixty-first Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sixty-first Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Sixty-first Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sixty-first Street Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sixty-first Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Sixty-first Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sixty-first Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sixty-first Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sixty-first Street Elementary?
98.5% of students at Sixty-first 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
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (323) 759-1138
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #635 of 769
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