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#6256 of 9,539 schools in CA
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
981 East 41st St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Enrollment
552
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
552
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,256 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#434 of 563
public schools
In district
#622 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Wadsworth Avenue Elementary
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Wadsworth Avenue Elementary serves approximately 552 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Wadsworth Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,256 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Wadsworth Avenue Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Wadsworth 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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Wadsworth Avenue Elementary — Students at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 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: 5.4/10.
How Wadsworth Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Wadsworth 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
981 East 41st St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wadsworth Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sally Ride Elementary: A SMArT Academy (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Quincy Jones Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Center for Advanced Learning (rated 7.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,781
Median Home Value
$575,200
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
Population
102,784
College Educated
6.2%
Homeownership
26.3%
Avg Commute
33.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Median Age
31
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wadsworth Avenue Elementary
What grades does Wadsworth Avenue Elementary serve?
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wadsworth Avenue Elementary?
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wadsworth Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary ranks #6,256 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wadsworth Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Wadsworth Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wadsworth Avenue Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wadsworth Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Wadsworth Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wadsworth Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wadsworth Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wadsworth Avenue Elementary?
95.5% of students at Wadsworth 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
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (323) 232-5234
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #622 of 769
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