Elementary Schools in Long Beach Unified


Summary:

The Long Beach Unified School District contains 53 diverse elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a wide range of performance across these schools, with several standout institutions as well as some facing significant challenges.

At the top of the district are schools like Newcomb Academy, Gant Elementary, Prisk Elementary, Lowell Elementary, and Cleveland Elementary. These schools rank among the top 400 in California and earn 5-star ratings, demonstrating exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, some schools like Edison Elementary and Chavez Elementary struggle with proficiency rates below 20% in certain subjects.

The data also reveals significant disparities in chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 13.1% at Henry Elementary to 48.8% at Barton Elementary. Additionally, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch varies widely, from 18.4% at Henry Elementary to 75.86% at Robinson Academy. These factors appear to correlate with academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the diverse needs of the Long Beach Unified elementary school community.

District Detail

 1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810-1839

 (562) 997-8000

SchoolDigger Rank:
654th of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 65,129

Primary Schools: 53
Middle Schools: 15
High Schools: 13
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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