Is Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies a good school?

Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies ranks 3200 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies?

In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies.

What is the racial makeup of Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies?

Students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies attend?

Students who attend Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies usually go on to attend: Middle : Pio Pico Middle High : Los Angeles Senior High

Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Summary:

Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies is a public elementary school serving 402 students in grades K-5 in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles. The school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, ranking in the bottom half of California elementary schools.

Carson-Gore Academy faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates reaching as high as 51.7% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the 23.6% to 41.4% rates at nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is also below the Los Angeles Unified and state averages across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.76% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 43.06% for the district and 47.04% for the state. However, the school has shown some strengths in supporting specific student subgroups, such as ranking 30th out of 747 California elementary schools for its African American students in 2018-2019.

Nearby Lashon Academy City and Global Education Academy 2, both public charter schools, have generally outperformed Carson-Gore Academy on academic measures, with Lashon Academy City having 51.52% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy in 2023-2024. This suggests that higher academic achievement is possible in the local area, and addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing effective instructional strategies may be key focus areas for Carson-Gore Academy to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

3200 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018-1248

(323) 766-5500

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3200^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,535

Students who attend Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies usually attend:

Middle:	Pio Pico Middle
High:	Los Angeles Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 356

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.2%

African American:

2.5%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies ranks worse than 54.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 242^nd among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.51. (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 (95.2%), African American (2.5%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies is 16.1, which is the 32^nd best among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies is $10,535. 345 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies 3200^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies in the ranking list.)

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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 Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

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Rank History for all students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	22.63	4557^th	5530	17.6%
2015	20.73	4550^th	5611	18.9%
2016	27.60	3963^rd	5614	29.4%
2017	27.44	4052^nd	5692	28.8%
2018	30.02	3818^th	5662	32.6%
2019	39.87	3198^th	5789	44.8%
2022	33.51	3582^nd	5883	39.1%
2023	39.04	3205^th	5874	45.4%
2024	39.51	3200^th	5862	45.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.14	2385^th	3246	26.5%
2019	35.27	2107^th	3275	35.7%
2022	26.85	2825^th	3311	14.7%
2023	35.99	2089^th	3250	35.7%
2024	73.82	338^th	3160	89.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.51	1299^th	2420	46.3%
2024	40.33	1304^th	2634	50.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.57	2704^th	5084	46.8%
2019	59.31	1813^th	5173	65.0%
2022	52.59	2123^rd	5264	59.7%
2023	55.10	2036^th	5374	62.1%
2024	49.47	2417^th	5511	56.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.34	3968^th	5413	26.7%
2019	36.04	3338^th	5492	39.2%
2022	26.06	4120^th	5635	26.9%
2023	37.79	3158^th	5617	43.8%
2024	35.35	3380^th	5605	39.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.04	1389^th	2128	34.7%
2019	59.74	734^th	2585	71.6%
2022	39.99	1080^th	2227	51.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.41	3439^th	5431	36.7%
2019	43.54	2808^th	5510	49.0%
2022	39.21	3056^th	5663	46.0%
2023	40.17	3058^th	5650	45.9%
2024	43.10	2868^th	5636	49.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	93.55	30^th	747	96.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.17	2540^th	4830	47.4%
2019	53.31	2076^th	4963	58.2%
2022	50.22	2186^th	5084	57.0%
2023	57.93	1771^st	5098	65.3%
2024	56.01	1891^st	5102	62.9%

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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 Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	3	75	5	563	0	2	2	0	650
2012	5	75	7	546	0	2	0	0	635
2013	3	63	7	576	0	3	0	0	652
2014	6	58	7	582	1	2	0	0	656
2015	12	57	3	569	2	0	5	0	648
2016	16	49	2	571	0	2	6	0	646
2017	15	53	2	589	0	1	7	0	667
2018	11	46	1	555	0	1	5	0	619
2019	11	40	1	536	0	0	1	0	589
2020	9	26	1	511	0	1	3	0	551
2021	13	23	1	468	0	0	0	0	505
2022	4	17	2	404	0	0	1	0	428
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	402	402
2024	3	9	1	339	0	0	4	0	356

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	650	n/a	n/a	89.2
2012	635	27.0	23.5	99.5
2013	652	28.0	23.2	53.8
2014	656	30.0	21.8	77.7
2015	648	28.0	23.1	84.4
2016	646	28.0	23.0	93.7
2017	667	30.0	22.2	95.1
2018	619	28.0	22.1	95
2019	589	27.0	21.8	96.6
2020	551	n/a	n/a	95.5
2021	505	25.0	20.2	95.8
2022	428	24.5	17.4	95.8
2023	402	24.5	16.4	94.5
2024	356	22.0	16.1	94.4

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 Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	650	n/a	n/a	89.2
2012	635	27.0	23.5	99.5
2013	652	28.0	23.2	53.8
2014	656	30.0	21.8	77.7
2015	648	28.0	23.1	84.4
2016	646	28.0	23.0	93.7
2017	667	30.0	22.2	95.1
2018	619	28.0	22.1	95
2019	589	27.0	21.8	96.6
2020	551	n/a	n/a	95.5
2021	505	25.0	20.2	95.8
2022	428	24.5	17.4	95.8
2023	402	24.5	16.4	94.5
2024	356	22.0	16.1	94.4

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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