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#4133 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Westport Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
6011 West 79th St., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,133 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#316 of 563
public schools
In district
#442 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Westport Heights Elementary
Westport Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Westport Heights Elementary serves approximately 180 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. Westport Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,133 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Westport Heights Elementary show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 180 students, Westport Heights Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
36% of students at Westport Heights 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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Westport Heights Elementary — Students at Westport Heights Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80%
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: 5.3/10.
How Westport Heights Elementary Compares
See how Westport Heights 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
6011 West 79th St., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Westport Heights Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kentwood Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cowan Avenue Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WISH Community (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Carousel Los Angeles | 0.2 mi | — |
| WESTCHESTER LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Westchester Lutheran School Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | — |
| Open Charter Magnet Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| ST JEROME SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| St. Jerome Elementary Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | — |
| PACIFICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Culver City | 0.9 mi | — |
| Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| WISH Community Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Kentwood Elementary Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CULVER CITY Culver City | 1.2 mi | — |
| Visitation Elementary Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | — |
| Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| VISITATION SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| OneSchool Global - Los Angeles Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | — |
| ONE SCHOOL GLOBAL Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | — |
| LADERA HEIGHTS PREP DEVELOPMENT CENTER Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | — |
| Frank D. Parent TK-8 Inglewood | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Global Citizen Leadership Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | — |
| La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter Inglewood | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood 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
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| BUNDY CANYON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wildomar, CA | 6.7 |
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| Extera Public School No. 2 Los Angeles, CA | 6.7 |
| FOLSOM EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY Folsom, CA | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westport Heights Elementary
What grades does Westport Heights Elementary serve?
Westport Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Westport Heights Elementary?
Westport Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westport Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westport Heights Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westport Heights Elementary rank in CA?
Westport Heights Elementary ranks #4,133 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Westport Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westport Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Westport Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westport Heights Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westport Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Westport Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westport Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westport Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westport Heights Elementary?
80.0% of students at Westport Heights 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
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (310) 645-5611
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #442 of 769
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