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#4332 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Telfair Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
10975 Telfair Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher
19.2:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher
19.2:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,332 of 9,539
In Pacoima
#6 of 11
public schools
In district
#456 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Telfair Avenue Elementary
Telfair Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Pacoima, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Telfair Avenue Elementary serves approximately 558 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Telfair Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,332 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Telfair Avenue Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Telfair Avenue 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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Telfair Avenue Elementary — Students at Telfair Avenue Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 5.8/10.
How Telfair Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Telfair Avenue 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
10975 Telfair Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Telfair Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. O'Melveny Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby San Fernando), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Pacoima Charter Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MARY IMMACULATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Pacoima, see our Pacoima schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Continuation San Fernando | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| MARY IMMACULATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pacoima | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Mary Immaculate Elementary School Pacoima | 0.7 mi | — |
| San Fernando Senior High San Fernando | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Vaughn Next Century Learning Center San Fernando | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| O'Melveny Elementary San Fernando | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| San Fernando Middle San Fernando | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| San Fernando Institute of Applied Media San Fernando | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Pacoima Charter Elementary Pacoima | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Sharp Avenue Elementary Arleta | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Guardian Angel Catholic School Pacoima | 1.0 mi | — |
| GUARDIAN ANGEL ELEMENTARY Pacoima | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Haddon Avenue Elementary Pacoima | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| San Fernando Elementary San Fernando | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Morningside Elementary San Fernando | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Pacoima Middle Pacoima | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy Burbank | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Arleta High Arleta | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Santa Rosa de Lima San Fernando | 1.4 mi | — |
| SANTA ROSA DE LIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Fernando | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91331 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,025
Median Home Value
$609,300
Median Rent
$1,818/mo
Population
98,820
College Educated
11.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
34.7
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Aldama Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 6.6 |
| Allen Avenue Elementary San Dimas, CA | 6.6 |
| Altadena Elementary Altadena, CA | 6.6 |
| Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary Dixon, CA | 6.6 |
| Annie R. Mitchell Visalia, CA | 6.6 |
| Arroyo Seco Academy Greenfield, CA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Telfair Avenue Elementary
What grades does Telfair Avenue Elementary serve?
Telfair Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Telfair Avenue Elementary?
Telfair Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telfair Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Telfair Avenue 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 Telfair Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Telfair Avenue Elementary ranks #4,332 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Telfair Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Telfair Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Telfair Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Telfair Avenue Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Telfair Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Telfair Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Telfair Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Telfair Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Telfair Avenue Elementary?
90.5% of students at Telfair Avenue 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (818) 896-7411
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #456 of 769
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