Is Estrella Elementary a good school?

Estrella Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.4% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Estrella Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Estrella Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Estrella Elementary?

Students at Estrella Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Estrella Elementary attend?

Students who attend Estrella Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Los Angeles Academy Middle High : Dr. Maya Angelou Community High High : Nava College Preparatory Academy High : Santee Education Complex High : Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Estrella Elementary

Summary:

Estrella Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 482 students in grades K-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.

Estrella Elementary faces significant challenges, including a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 8.9% in 2017-2018 to 41.5% in 2021-2022. This is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.58% of Estrella Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 43.06% for the Los Angeles Unified School District and 47.04% for the state of California. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.93% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Estrella Elementary struggles academically, some nearby schools, such as Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary and Gil Garcetti Learning Academy, perform significantly better on standardized tests, with proficiency rates closer to or above the district and state averages. This suggests that there may be factors beyond just the school district that contribute to the academic performance of individual schools, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and community engagement. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted interventions and additional resources to support the school's predominantly underprivileged student population could potentially lead to improvements in student learning outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

120 East 57th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011-5306

(323) 846-4860

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4784^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,156

Students who attend Estrella Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Los Angeles Academy Middle
High:	Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
	Nava College Preparatory Academy
	Santee Education Complex
	Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.7%

African American:

7.9%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Estrella Elementary ranks worse than 81.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 431^st among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.79. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.7%), African American (7.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estrella Elementary is 20.6. 308 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Estrella Elementary employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estrella Elementary is $9,156. 466 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estrella Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Estrella Elementary 4784^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Estrella Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Los Angeles Unified:

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

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Rank History for Estrella Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Estrella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	31.21	3949^th	5530	28.6%
2015	15.04	5095^th	5611	9.2%
2016	26.76	4034^th	5614	28.1%
2017	25.05	4257^th	5692	25.2%
2018	25.25	4221^st	5662	25.5%
2019	26.98	4194^th	5789	27.6%
2022	19.63	4898^th	5883	16.7%
2023	18.95	4961^st	5874	15.5%
2024	20.79	4784^th	5862	18.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Estrella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	19.16	3099^th	3246	4.5%
2019	30.03	2493^rd	3275	23.9%
2022	17.42	3278^th	3311	1.0%
2023	17.94	3207^th	3250	1.3%
2024	32.51	2380^th	3160	24.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Estrella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.90	2243^rd	2634	14.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Estrella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.56	3351^st	5084	34.1%
2019	39.61	3153^rd	5173	39.0%
2022	29.51	3884^th	5264	26.2%
2023	25.70	4253^rd	5374	20.9%
2024	25.70	4318^th	5511	21.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Estrella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.43	3647^th	5413	32.6%
2019	25.97	4155^th	5492	24.3%
2022	15.53	5141^st	5635	8.8%
2023	12.35	5367^th	5617	4.5%
2024	16.11	5025^th	5605	10.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Estrella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.78	4500^th	5431	17.1%
2019	29.45	3836^th	5510	30.4%
2022	24.84	4254^th	5663	24.9%
2023	28.56	3915^th	5650	30.7%
2024	28.78	3932^nd	5636	30.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Estrella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.18	655^th	662	1.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Estrella Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.12	3207^th	4830	33.6%
2019	40.43	2931^st	4963	40.9%
2022	28.28	3855^th	5084	24.2%
2023	28.67	3816^th	5098	25.1%
2024	31.45	3622^nd	5102	29.0%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Estrella Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	0	30	0	460	1	0	0	491
2012	2	27	0	462	1	2	0	494
2013	3	33	0	490	1	0	0	527
2014	3	47	1	506	1	0	0	558
2015	5	45	0	496	0	4	0	550
2016	6	35	0	499	0	3	0	543
2017	7	40	0	488	0	2	0	537
2018	6	43	0	494	0	1	0	544
2019	5	53	1	506	0	2	0	567
2020	7	59	0	499	0	3	0	568
2021	5	45	1	472	0	3	0	526
2022	4	39	2	443	0	4	0	492
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	482	482
2024	2	36	1	408	0	8	0	455

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 Estrella Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	491	n/a	n/a	92.3
2012	494	22.0	22.4	99.4
2013	527	23.0	22.9	53.5
2014	558	24.0	23.2	93.5
2015	550	24.0	22.9	94.4
2016	543	23.0	23.6	90.1
2017	537	23.0	23.3	88.8
2018	544	23.0	23.6	96
2019	567	23.0	24.6	97.7
2020	568	n/a	n/a	98.2
2021	526	25.0	21.0	97.9
2022	492	22.5	21.8	98.2
2023	482	21.0	22.9	97.9
2024	455	22.0	20.6	97.8

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 Estrella Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	491	n/a	n/a	92.3
2012	494	22.0	22.4	99.4
2013	527	23.0	22.9	53.5
2014	558	24.0	23.2	93.5
2015	550	24.0	22.9	94.4
2016	543	23.0	23.6	90.1
2017	537	23.0	23.3	88.8
2018	544	23.0	23.6	96
2019	567	23.0	24.6	97.7
2020	568	n/a	n/a	98.2
2021	526	25.0	21.0	97.9
2022	492	22.5	21.8	98.2
2023	482	21.0	22.9	97.9
2024	455	22.0	20.6	97.8

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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