Stanford Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Stanford Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in South Gate, California, serving 397 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stanford Avenue Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 8.7% to 50% in recent years, well above the district and state averages. The school's academic performance is also a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently lower than the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (over 96%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Victoria Avenue Elementary, Liberty Boulevard Elementary, and Willow Elementary generally perform better than Stanford Avenue Elementary across various metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that Stanford Avenue Elementary may be facing unique challenges not shared by its neighbors. While the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform relatively better, the overall trend of declining performance and the stark differences compared to nearby schools indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 2833 Illinois Ave.
       South Gate, CA  90280-4005


(323) 569-8117

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2642nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,160 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stanford Avenue Elementary ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 175th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Stanford Avenue Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stanford Avenue Elementary is $9,160. 464 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stanford Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanford Avenue Elementary 2642nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Stanford Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stanford Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stanford Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.78 3809th 4809 20.8%
2005 24.97 3623rd 4822 24.9%
2006 23.97 3730th 4818 22.6%
2007 22.53 4091st 5113 20.0%
2008 30.38 3557th 5113 30.4%
2009 20.46 4388th 5193 15.5%
2010 22.49 4425th 5314 16.7%
2011 24.49 4365th 5377 18.8%
2012 23.08 4448th 5390 17.5%
2013 19.74 4757th 5530 14.0%
2015 14.22 5182nd 5611 7.6%
2016 24.56 4217th 5614 24.9%
2017 26.43 4129th 5692 27.5%
2018 35.35 3447th 5662 39.1%
2019 28.95 4018th 5789 30.6%
2022 22.51 4599th 5883 21.8%
2023 30.87 3815th 5874 35.1%
2024 48.35 2642nd 5862 54.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stanford Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.07 2842nd 3246 12.4%
2019 27.93 2628th 3275 19.8%
2022 37.47 2001st 3311 39.6%
2023 44.00 1555th 3250 52.2%
2024 64.78 549th 3160 82.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stanford Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.54 1997th 2420 17.5%
2024 37.54 1436th 2634 45.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stanford Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.39 2334th 5084 54.1%
2019 42.19 2959th 5173 42.8%
2022 32.97 3586th 5264 31.9%
2023 42.62 2861st 5374 46.8%
2024 60.22 1771st 5511 67.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Stanford Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.77 3103rd 5413 42.7%
2019 32.71 3614th 5492 34.2%
2022 23.79 4347th 5635 22.9%
2023 33.01 3501st 5617 37.7%
2024 47.85 2523rd 5605 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Stanford Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.80 3643rd 5431 32.9%
2019 25.95 4103rd 5510 25.5%
2022 22.52 4466th 5663 21.1%
2023 29.52 3820th 5650 32.4%
2024 47.82 2582nd 5636 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stanford Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.75 2177th 4830 54.9%
2019 41.74 2841st 4963 42.8%
2022 31.94 3536th 5084 30.4%
2023 42.00 2754th 5098 46.0%
2024 65.64 1373rd 5102 73.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Stanford Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 25 26 8 2090 0 n/a n/a 0 2149
1989 19 10 17 1622 0 n/a n/a 0 1668
1990 25 87 0 1647 0 n/a n/a 0 1759
1991 19 14 2 1694 1 n/a n/a 0 1730
1992 11 15 2 1727 2 n/a n/a 0 1757
1993 15 12 2 1679 0 n/a n/a 0 1708
1994 5 16 1 1678 1 n/a n/a 0 1701
1995 2 9 0 1745 0 n/a n/a 0 1756
1996 2 9 0 1745 0 n/a n/a 0 1756
1997 2 8 1 1775 1 n/a n/a 0 1787
1998 2 7 1 1686 1 n/a n/a 0 1697
1999 0 7 1 1674 3 n/a n/a 0 1685
2000 4 3 1 1475 1 n/a n/a 0 1484
2001 4 6 1 1444 0 n/a n/a 0 1455
2002 8 4 2 1423 2 n/a n/a 0 1439
2003 8 4 2 1423 2 n/a n/a 0 1439
2004 5 5 1 1397 1 n/a n/a 0 1409
2005 1 0 1 1141 4 n/a n/a 0 1147
2006 1 1 0 1083 5 n/a n/a 0 1090
2007 2 4 1 1036 5 n/a n/a 0 1048
2008 2 5 2 980 3 n/a n/a 0 992
2009 2 1 0 984 3 0 0 0 990
2010 3 2 0 934 0 0 0 0 939
2011 3 4 0 886 0 0 2 0 895
2012 6 1 0 834 0 0 3 0 844
2013 2 1 0 599 0 0 0 0 602
2014 3 3 1 547 0 0 0 0 554
2015 6 0 1 553 0 0 0 0 560
2016 11 0 1 547 0 0 0 0 559
2017 10 2 2 542 1 0 0 0 557
2018 11 4 2 540 1 0 0 0 558
2019 10 1 2 533 2 0 0 0 548
2020 9 0 2 489 2 0 1 0 503
2021 6 1 1 460 2 0 2 0 472
2022 1 3 0 419 1 0 2 0 426
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 397 397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stanford Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2149 87.0 24.7 n/a
1989 1668 69.0 24.1 n/a
1990 1759 72.0 24.4 n/a
1991 1730 71.0 24.3 n/a
1992 1757 72.2 24.3 95
1993 1708 68.0 25.1 91.1
1994 1701 63.0 27.0 94.9
1995 1756 67.0 26.2 95
1996 1756 67.0 26.2 95
1997 1787 67.0 26.7 95
1998 1697 75.0 22.6 94.8
1999 1685 85.0 19.8 95
2000 1484 75.0 19.8 96.1
2001 1455 75.0 19.4 98.6
2002 1439 73.0 19.7 86.8
2003 1439 73.0 19.7 86.8
2004 1409 69.0 20.4 93.8
2005 1147 56.0 20.5 95.6
2006 1090 53.0 20.6 94.6
2007 1048 49.0 21.4 95.4
2008 992 50.5 19.6 55.3
2009 990 50.0 18.3 93.3
2010 939 43.0 21.8 94.2
2011 895 n/a n/a 94.2
2012 844 36.0 23.4 n/a
2013 602 25.0 24.0 82.1
2014 554 22.0 25.1 87.5
2015 560 22.0 25.4 95.5
2016 559 21.0 26.6 94.6
2017 557 22.0 25.3 93
2018 558 23.5 23.7 95
2019 548 24.0 22.8 92.2
2020 503 n/a n/a 94.8
2021 472 22.0 21.4 96.6
2022 426 22.0 19.3 96
2023 397 20.0 19.8 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stanford Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2149 87.0 24.7 n/a
1989 1668 69.0 24.1 n/a
1990 1759 72.0 24.4 n/a
1991 1730 71.0 24.3 n/a
1992 1757 72.2 24.3 95
1993 1708 68.0 25.1 91.1
1994 1701 63.0 27.0 94.9
1995 1756 67.0 26.2 95
1996 1756 67.0 26.2 95
1997 1787 67.0 26.7 95
1998 1697 75.0 22.6 94.8
1999 1685 85.0 19.8 95
2000 1484 75.0 19.8 96.1
2001 1455 75.0 19.4 98.6
2002 1439 73.0 19.7 86.8
2003 1439 73.0 19.7 86.8
2004 1409 69.0 20.4 93.8
2005 1147 56.0 20.5 95.6
2006 1090 53.0 20.6 94.6
2007 1048 49.0 21.4 95.4
2008 992 50.5 19.6 55.3
2009 990 50.0 18.3 93.3
2010 939 43.0 21.8 94.2
2011 895 n/a n/a 94.2
2012 844 36.0 23.4 n/a
2013 602 25.0 24.0 82.1
2014 554 22.0 25.1 87.5
2015 560 22.0 25.4 95.5
2016 559 21.0 26.6 94.6
2017 557 22.0 25.3 93
2018 558 23.5 23.7 95
2019 548 24.0 22.8 92.2
2020 503 n/a n/a 94.8
2021 472 22.0 21.4 96.6
2022 426 22.0 19.3 96
2023 397 20.0 19.8 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stanford Avenue Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,160

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stanford Avenue Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4018th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3815th of 5874 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stanford Avenue Elementary)40.250
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stanford Avenue Elementary)43.549.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stanford Avenue Elementary)34.726.6
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stanford Avenue Elementary)33.729.3
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stanford Avenue Elementary)3827.4
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stanford Avenue Elementary)24.814.7
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Stanford Avenue Elementary)11.99.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students548397
 27.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic5330
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White100
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%97%
 4.8%


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Stanford Avenue Elementary ranks 2642nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Stanford Avenue Elementary.


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