Excellent
#302 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Wonderland Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8510 Wonderland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Math 90% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 93% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wonderland Avenue Elementary score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wonderland Avenue Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,259
Median home value
$1,411,500
Median rent
$2,204/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
23.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larchmont CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,631 | Compare → |
| West Hollywood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Briskin Elementary School of TiohPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Fountain Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #43 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wonderland Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wonderland Avenue Elementary
Wonderland Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Wonderland Avenue Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wonderland Avenue Elementary
What grades does Wonderland Avenue Elementary serve?
Wonderland Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wonderland Avenue Elementary?
Wonderland Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wonderland Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wonderland Avenue Elementary is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wonderland Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Wonderland Avenue Elementary ranks #302 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wonderland Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wonderland Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Wonderland Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wonderland Avenue Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wonderland Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Wonderland Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wonderland Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wonderland Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wonderland Avenue Elementary?
27.1% of students at Wonderland 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (323) 654-4401
- Area population (ZIP 90046)
- 48,905
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90046; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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