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St. Cecilia Elementary
Elementary School
4224 South Normadie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About St. Cecilia Elementary
St. Cecilia Elementary is an private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA 90037. The school serves approximately 149 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,417, where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 149 students, St. Cecilia Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
As a private school, St. Cecilia Elementary operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Cecilia Elementary compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Cecilia Elementary (this school) | — |
| Normandie Avenue Elementary | 7.9 |
| KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy | 5.0 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | 7.6 |
| Menlo Avenue Elementary | 6.8 |
| Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center | 8.0 |
| KIPP Scholar Academy | 5.8 |
| Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle | 7.6 |
| Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy | 6.9 |
| Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary | 6.2 |
| Invictus Leadership Academy | 3.5 |
| ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter | 7.6 |
| Libertas College Preparatory Charter | 6.5 |
| Foshay Learning Center | 6.9 |
| Global Education Academy | 4.1 |
| Western Avenue Technology Magnet | 8.5 |
| Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary | 8.3 |
| Fifty-Second Street Elementary | 7.7 |
| New Heights Charter | 5.5 |
| West Vernon Avenue Elementary | 8.2 |
| Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center | 8.4 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 149 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Address
- 4224 South Normadie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Phone
- (323) 293-4266
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
4224 South Normadie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Cecilia Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away). Another option is Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away). Additionally, Normandie Avenue Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away). 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 90037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,417
Median Home Value
$632,600
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
Population
67,895
College Educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
33
Community Profile
The community surrounding St. Cecilia Elementary has a median household income of $56,417. It is a community where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $632,600, with a median rent of $1,438/month. The area has a poverty rate of 26.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Cecilia Elementary
What grades does St. Cecilia Elementary serve?
St. Cecilia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Cecilia Elementary?
St. Cecilia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Cecilia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Cecilia Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St. Cecilia Elementary a private school?
Yes, St. Cecilia Elementary is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,223/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Los Angeles). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (323) 293-4266
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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