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St. Jerome Elementary
Elementary School
5580 Thornburn Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About St. Jerome Elementary
St. Jerome Elementary is an private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA 90045. The school serves approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $132,577, where 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 157 students, St. Jerome 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. Jerome 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. Jerome Elementary compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Jerome Elementary (this school) | — |
| Open Charter Magnet | 6.4 |
| Westport Heights Elementary | 8.4 |
| Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet | 5.6 |
| Cowan Avenue Elementary | 5.5 |
| WISH Community | 8.0 |
| Kentwood Elementary | 9.1 |
| Windsor Hills Math Science | 7.0 |
| Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary | 9.5 |
| Goethe International Charter | 6.9 |
| Marina del Rey Middle | 6.8 |
| Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet | 6.7 |
| ICEF Vista Middle Academy | 9.2 |
| ICEF Vista Elementary Academy | 8.6 |
| Crete Academy | 5.3 |
| YES Academy | 7.3 |
| Ocean Charter | 5.6 |
| Katherine Johnson STEM Academy | 5.7 |
| Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy | 5.9 |
| ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle | 7.5 |
| ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary | 7.3 |
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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
- 157 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Address
- 5580 Thornburn Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Phone
- (310) 670-1678
- 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
5580 Thornburn Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Jerome Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Westport Heights Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away). Another option is WESTCHESTER LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Inglewood). For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,577
Median Home Value
$1,322,700
Median Rent
$2,909/mo
Population
42,352
College Educated
64%
Homeownership
47.1%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
36.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding St. Jerome Elementary has a median household income of $132,577. It is a well-educated community where 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,322,700, with a median rent of $2,909/month. The local poverty rate of 8.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| A Bright Beginning Inglewood, CA | — |
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| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco, CA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Jerome Elementary
What grades does St. Jerome Elementary serve?
St. Jerome Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Jerome Elementary?
St. Jerome Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Jerome Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Jerome Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St. Jerome Elementary a private school?
Yes, St. Jerome 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
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 670-1678
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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