Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hollywood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollywood Elementary School's student population of 182 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Home of the Wise Owls
School Rankings
Hollywood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollywood Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5321 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollywood Elementary School's ranking?
Hollywood Elementary School is ranked #5321 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hollywood Elementary School often compared to?
Hollywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forty-ninth Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hollywood Elementary School?
182 students attend Hollywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hollywood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollywood Elementary School?
Hollywood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hollywood Elementary School offer ?
Hollywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hollywood Elementary School part of?
Hollywood Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hollywood Elementary School located?
Hollywood Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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