Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leapwood Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leapwood Avenue Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leapwood Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leapwood Avenue Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#4884 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
75%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Leapwood Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Leapwood Avenue Elementary School is ranked #4884 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leapwood Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Leapwood Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ambler Avenue Elementary School, Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Leapwood Avenue Elementary School?
215 students attend Leapwood Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Leapwood Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leapwood Avenue Elementary School?
Leapwood Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leapwood Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Leapwood Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leapwood Avenue Elementary School part of?
Leapwood Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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