Very Good
#2139 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Walgrove Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1630 Walgrove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,139 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#183 of 563
public schools
In district
#232 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Walgrove Avenue Elementary
Walgrove Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Walgrove Avenue Elementary serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Walgrove Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,139 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Walgrove Avenue Elementary show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Walgrove 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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Walgrove Avenue Elementary — Students at Walgrove Avenue Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
36.3%
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: 7.4/10.
How Walgrove Avenue Elementary Compares
See how Walgrove 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
1630 Walgrove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Walgrove Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Broadway Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Venice), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grant Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Santa Monica), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mar Vista Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Middle Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Beethoven Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Acton Academy Venice Beach Venice | 0.7 mi | — |
| ACTON ACADEMY VENICE BEACH Venice | 0.8 mi | — |
| Venice Senior High Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Broadway Elementary Venice | 0.8 mi | 9.6 |
| ECOLE CLAIREFONTAINE Venice | 1.0 mi | — |
| Phoenix Continuation Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| ST MARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Venice | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| St. Mark School Venice | 1.0 mi | — |
| Animo Venice Charter High Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary Venice | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Grant Elementary Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| John Adams Middle Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| The Gray Academy Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | — |
| Learn Academy Mar Vista Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | — |
| Mar Vista Elementary Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Will Rogers Elementary Santa Monica | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| James J. McBride Special Education Center Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Grand View Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,786
Median Home Value
$1,636,600
Median Rent
$2,211/mo
Population
54,975
College Educated
61.4%
Homeownership
38.6%
Avg Commute
27.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
38.5
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, CA | 7.7 |
| Atwater Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 7.7 |
| Benjamin Foxen Elementary Santa Maria, CA | 7.7 |
| Cabrillo Elementary San Diego, CA | 7.7 |
| Carl Hankey Elementary Mission Viejo, CA | 7.7 |
| Charter Alternative Program (CAP) Placerville, CA | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walgrove Avenue Elementary
What grades does Walgrove Avenue Elementary serve?
Walgrove Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walgrove Avenue Elementary?
Walgrove Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walgrove Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walgrove Avenue Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walgrove Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Walgrove Avenue Elementary ranks #2,139 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Walgrove Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walgrove Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Walgrove Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walgrove Avenue Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walgrove Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Walgrove Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walgrove Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walgrove Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walgrove Avenue Elementary?
36.3% of students at Walgrove 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
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 36.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (310) 391-7104
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #232 of 769
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