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Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet

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Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet ranks 1131 st of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1131^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of California elementary schools

Summary

Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet is a public K-5 school serving 401 students in the Los Angeles Unified district, known for its remarkable and steady improvement from a low to a high statewide ranking over the past seven years.

The school stands out for its strong academic results, particularly in science where it far exceeds district and state averages, and for its effective support for male students. Compared to many nearby schools like Mayberry Street Elementary and Glassell Park Elementary School Sci Technical Engr Arts and Math Magnet, Elysian Heights achieves these outcomes while spending significantly less per student, suggesting highly efficient use of resources. Its closest competitor, Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet, has slightly higher English scores but is much smaller and trails in science proficiency.

While the school has successfully reduced chronic absenteeism since the pandemic, it does see a noticeable dip in fourth-grade performance before a strong rebound in fifth grade. As an arts magnet, Elysian Heights demonstrates that a specialized arts focus is fully compatible with robust academic achievement, making it a compelling success story of sustained improvement within the public school system.

401

Students ?

22.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,712

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1562 Baxter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026-1972

(323) 665-6315

District: Los Angeles Unified

Students who attend Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet usually attend:

Middle:	Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
High:	Belmont Senior High
	Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community
	Contreras Learning Center-Los Angeles School of Global Studies
	Contreras Learning Center-School of Social Justice
	More...
	Edward R. Roybal Learning Center
	School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex
	Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.9%

White:

34.7%

Two or more races:

20.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2013 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (61% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of California elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg39%

California avg41%

1,131^st of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 37 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 487Elementary Schools in the Los Angeles Unified

791^st of 1,543Los Angeles Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	80.7	1131 of 5857	80.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	1781 of 5869	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.6	1641 of 5859	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	48.7	2596 of 5883	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.8	3631 of 5789	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	20.4	4645 of 5662	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.0	4163 of 5692	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.4	3183 of 5614	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.2	3186 of 5611	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.1	1823 of 5530	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.0	2559 of 5390	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	41.7	3113 of 5377	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.3	3033 of 5314	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.5	2633 of 5193	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.6	1559 of 5113	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.3	1580 of 5113	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.5	1762 of 4818	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.3	1941 of 4822	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	53.5	1983 of 4809	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.3	1275 of 5597	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	59.0	2000 of 5612	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.9	1808 of 5609	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.6	2902 of 5635	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.4	3642 of 5492	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.2	4153 of 5413	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	1980 of 5107	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.2	3098 of 5107	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	2473 of 5087	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.0	2745 of 5084	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.0	3622 of 4963	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.4	4018 of 4830	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	1539 of 5460	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	48.2	2515 of 5517	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	1613 of 5363	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.4	2574 of 5264	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.5	3310 of 5173	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.4	4166 of 5084	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	83.5	907 of 5628	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.3	1548 of 5643	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	1418 of 5638	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	54.9	2196 of 5663	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.8	3406 of 5510	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	15.6	4919 of 5431	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	82.7	313 of 2598	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	84.1	272 of 2651	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	93.0	30 of 2661	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	45.5	1592 of 2726	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)88th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)84th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)77th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)61st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics63%+26 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy60%+12 vs state

Science59%+27 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Both my sons go to this school and ignore the figures on this site the teachers are AMAZING. One just won teacher of the year in LA. It's now an arts magnet and the art, pottery, music and theatre my kids get to experience is incredible along with excellent academics. Fantastic, caring principal, lots of extracurriculars like gardening club and running club, great involved parents and a lovely campus. You'd be lucky to get in apply for the magnet lottery as soon as you can!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 27, 2017

Love this school. It is definitely a gem within LAUSD. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet	Public	K-5	1562 Baxter St.	Los Angeles	90026	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 665-6315	401	18	22.2	40.4%	139 (34.7%)	9 (2.2%)	156 (38.9%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	82 (20.4%)	80.7	1131^st of 5857 public elementary schools	80.7%		65.9	1781^st of 5869 public elementary schools	69.7%	650	59.3		59.3	71.2	45.8	62.7				60.3	69.7	52.5	66.1				63.0	91.2	95.6	97.1	94.1	95.6	97.1	$19,712	$2,643	$17,069
Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet	Public	K-5	2150 Duane St.	Los Angeles	90039	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 663-0474	128	7	18.2	52.3%	26 (20.3%)	3 (2.3%)	70 (54.7%)	5 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (18.8%)	82.5	1046^th of 5857 public elementary schools	82.1%		78.3	1227^th of 5869 public elementary schools	79.1%	181	36.8		36.8	95.2	73.7	65.0				78.3	90.5	79.0	35.0				68.3							$32,496	$5,519	$26,977
Dorris Place Elementary	Public	K-6	2225 Dorris Pl.	Los Angeles	90031	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 222-9185	230	12	19.1	83.5%	11 (4.8%)	5 (2.2%)	181 (78.7%)	27 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	65.2	1828^th of 5857 public elementary schools	68.8%		71.2	1541^st of 5869 public elementary schools	73.7%	287	44.4		44.4	40.9	68.8	58.3	68.4			56.3	33.3	57.6	42.3	89.5			50.4							$23,378	$3,348	$20,030
Gabriella Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1435 Logan St.	Los Angeles	90026	Los Angeles County	Gabriella Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(213) 413-5741	396	21	18.7	88.4%	10 (2.5%)	6 (1.5%)	354 (89.4%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	23.3	4562^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	22.1%		39.8	3184^th of 5869 public elementary schools	45.7%	1378	40.6	16.4	25.3	20.8	25.0	40.6	28.9	46.3	47.3	34.8	25.0	23.3	21.9	11.5	28.3	20.0	21.6							$21,983	$1,871	$20,112
Logan Academy of Global Ecology	Public	K-8	1711 West Montana St.	Los Angeles	90026	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(213) 413-6353	362	22	16.5	93.6%	5 (1.4%)	15 (4.1%)	325 (89.8%)	16 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33.3	3697^th of 5857 public elementary schools	36.9%		20	4868^th of 5869 public elementary schools	17.1%	1171	26.5	26.4	26.4	20.5	33.3	38.2	40.0	47.8	45.3	38.0	24.4	47.2	17.1	35.6	19.2	22.6	27.2	90.9	95.5		95.5	92.4	95.5	$31,839	$5,108	$26,731
Allesandro Elementary	Public	K-6	2210 Riverside Dr.	Los Angeles	90039	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 666-7162	267	14	19.0	85.0%	14 (5.2%)	7 (2.6%)	221 (82.8%)	20 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	75.9	1336^th of 5857 public elementary schools	77.2%		74.6	1379^th of 5869 public elementary schools	76.5%	43	52.5		52.5	54.8	70.3	57.5	83.3			63.5	47.6	62.2	42.5	66.7			52.6	95.8			97.2		97.2	$26,714	$4,856	$21,858
Mayberry Street Elementary	Public	K-5	2414 Mayberry St.	Los Angeles	90026	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(213) 413-3420	128	10	12.8	88.3%	4 (3.1%)	4 (3.1%)	103 (80.5%)	12 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	40.5	3181^st of 5857 public elementary schools	45.7%		26.5	4254^th of 5869 public elementary schools	27.5%	1073	18.2		18.2	44.0	28.6	27.3				35.1	60.0	28.6	27.3				42.1							$46,732	$8,475	$38,257
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4	Public, Charter	K-8	1018 Mohawk St.	Los Angeles	90026	Los Angeles County	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(213) 353-5300	475	24	19.4	92.4%	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.7%)	447 (94.1%)	12 (2.5%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19.4	4881^st of 5857 public elementary schools	16.7%		18.5	4985^th of 5869 public elementary schools	15.1%	104	11.1	16.4	14.2	25.0	20.4	28.9	25.0	29.8	39.3	28.6	27.5	20.0	20.0	25.9	17.2	19.4	21.4							$21,036	$1,109	$19,927
Glassell Park Elementary School Sci Technical Engr Arts and Math Magnet	Public	K-5	2211 West Avenue 30	Los Angeles	90065	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 223-2277	234	12	19.5	93.2%	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	214 (91.5%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	30.3	3940^th of 5857 public elementary schools	32.7%		21.8	4692^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	20.1%	752	25.0		25.0	32.5	35.3	38.9				35.5	30.0	32.4	19.4				27.3	91.5	96.6		93.2	93.2	94.9	$31,698	$5,152	$26,546
Solano Avenue Elementary	Public	K-6	615 Solano Ave.	Los Angeles	90012	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 223-4291	198	10	19.8	68.2%	33 (16.7%)	7 (3.5%)	86 (43.4%)	50 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.1%)	84.4	942^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	83.9%		84.6	969^th of 5869 public elementary schools	83.5%	27	50.0		50.0	60.0	79.3	61.5	81.8			70.6	60.0	70.0	50.0	59.1			60.2	94.3				94.3		$25,399	$3,943	$21,456

Frequently Asked Questions about Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet

Is Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet a good school?

Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet ranks 1131^st of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet in?

Los Angeles Unified

What is the racial makeup of Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet?

Students at Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet are 39% Hispanic, 35% White, 20% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet attend?

Students who attend Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
High : Belmont Senior High
High : Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community
High : Contreras Learning Center-Los Angeles School of Global Studies
High : Contreras Learning Center-School of Social Justice
High : Edward R. Roybal Learning Center
High : School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex
High : Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet

How many students attend Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet?

In the 2024-25 school year, 401 students attended Elysian Heights Elementary School Arts Magnet.

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