Is Julie Korenstein Elementary a good school?

Julie Korenstein Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.9% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Julie Korenstein Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Julie Korenstein Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Julie Korenstein Elementary?

Students at Julie Korenstein Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Julie Korenstein Elementary attend?

Students who attend Julie Korenstein Elementary usually go on to attend: High : John H. Francis Polytechnic High : Sun Valley Magnet

Julie Korenstein Elementary

Summary:

Julie Korenstein Elementary is a public elementary school in North Hollywood, California, serving 322 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.

Julie Korenstein Elementary faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 10.4% in 2017-2018 to 38.2% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school consistently performs below the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 27.34% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22.22% in Mathematics in 2023-2024. The school's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who rank in the bottom 25-30% of California elementary schools in these categories.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the same district, such as Roscoe Elementary, Camellia Avenue Elementary, and Strathern Street Elementary, generally perform better than Julie Korenstein Elementary across various metrics, including academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and student-teacher ratios. Additionally, the analysis includes two charter schools in the vicinity, ISANA Cardinal Academy and ISANA Palmati Academy, which both outperform Julie Korenstein Elementary and the district averages in academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

7650 Ben Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605-2728

(818) 255-4140

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4752^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,758

Students who attend Julie Korenstein Elementary usually attend:

High:	John H. Francis Polytechnic
	Sun Valley Magnet

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.2%

White:

3.8%

Asian:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Julie Korenstein Elementary ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 426^th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.13. (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 (88.2%), White (3.8%), Asian (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Julie Korenstein Elementary is 20.9. 337 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Julie Korenstein Elementary employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Julie Korenstein Elementary is $11,758, which is the 224^th highest among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Julie Korenstein Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Julie Korenstein Elementary 4752^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Julie Korenstein Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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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 Julie Korenstein Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Julie Korenstein Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	24.91	4406^th	5530	20.3%
2015	20.67	4559^th	5611	18.7%
2016	17.49	4839^th	5614	13.8%
2017	18.80	4806^th	5692	15.6%
2018	16.72	4950^th	5662	12.6%
2019	19.87	4813^th	5789	16.9%
2022	25.11	4327^th	5883	26.4%
2023	26.21	4255^th	5874	27.6%
2024	21.13	4752^nd	5862	18.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Julie Korenstein Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.62	2747^th	3246	15.4%
2019	21.56	3106^th	3275	5.2%
2022	26.91	2822^nd	3311	14.8%
2023	25.60	2839^th	3250	12.6%
2024	31.01	2488^th	3160	21.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Julie Korenstein Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.39	4167^th	5084	18.0%
2019	29.36	3899^th	5173	24.6%
2022	34.61	3464^th	5264	34.2%
2023	37.36	3286^th	5374	38.9%
2024	27.97	4145^th	5511	24.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Julie Korenstein Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	16.71	4797^th	5413	11.4%
2019	15.42	5002^nd	5492	8.9%
2022	28.81	3853^rd	5635	31.6%
2023	25.74	4165^th	5617	25.9%
2024	20.75	4637^th	5605	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Julie Korenstein Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.91	4752^nd	5431	12.5%
2019	27.89	3949^th	5510	28.3%
2022	23.38	4386^th	5663	22.5%
2023	27.60	3979^th	5650	29.6%
2024	22.97	4445^th	5636	21.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Julie Korenstein Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	21.81	4127^th	4830	14.6%
2019	28.27	3813^th	4963	23.2%
2022	39.01	2974^th	5084	41.5%
2023	36.67	3169^th	5098	37.8%
2024	31.50	3616^th	5102	29.1%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Don't judge a school by its rating on here. 1) the school is fairly new. 2) there are a lot of ESL students which by no means is represented by state tests. These kids are all brilliant in their own right! 3) they have a FABULOUS alternative special education program for kids who learn outside the mainstream. Korenstein is a jewel and I am grateful my son was transferred there! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Julie Korenstein Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	14	18	6	534	2	0	3	0	577
2012	16	14	6	534	3	1	1	0	575
2013	23	15	6	540	3	1	0	0	588
2014	13	26	7	529	3	0	0	0	578
2015	17	28	11	531	3	0	1	0	591
2016	19	17	15	478	3	0	2	0	534
2017	13	7	9	465	0	0	0	0	494
2018	17	1	14	420	0	0	0	0	452
2019	17	5	14	390	0	0	0	0	426
2020	10	9	11	352	0	0	1	0	383
2021	7	4	13	312	0	0	1	0	337
2022	3	9	10	287	0	0	3	0	312
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	322	322
2024	12	7	11	277	0	0	7	0	314

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 Julie Korenstein Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	577	n/a	n/a	87.7
2012	575	24.0	23.9	n/a
2013	588	23.0	25.5	53.7
2014	578	24.0	24.0	87.7
2015	591	24.0	24.6	94.2
2016	534	22.0	24.2	92.7
2017	494	22.0	22.4	88.5
2018	452	20.0	22.6	94.7
2019	426	19.0	22.4	94.8
2020	383	n/a	n/a	84.3
2021	337	16.0	21.0	95
2022	312	13.0	24.0	96.2
2023	322	15.0	21.4	96.6
2024	314	15.0	20.9	95.2

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 Julie Korenstein Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	577	n/a	n/a	87.7
2012	575	24.0	23.9	n/a
2013	588	23.0	25.5	53.7
2014	578	24.0	24.0	87.7
2015	591	24.0	24.6	94.2
2016	534	22.0	24.2	92.7
2017	494	22.0	22.4	88.5
2018	452	20.0	22.6	94.7
2019	426	19.0	22.4	94.8
2020	383	n/a	n/a	84.3
2021	337	16.0	21.0	95
2022	312	13.0	24.0	96.2
2023	322	15.0	21.4	96.6
2024	314	15.0	20.9	95.2

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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