West Athens Elementary

Public K-5

 1110 W. 119th St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90044-6504


(323) 756-9114

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5647th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,420 Help


Students who attend West Athens Elementary usually attend:

High:    George Washington Preparatory High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Compare Details West Athens Elementary ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 479th among 487 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Athens Elementary is 20.6. 284 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Athens Elementary is $9,420. 452 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Athens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Athens Elementary 5647th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See West Athens Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 909th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Athens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.87 4416th 4809 8.2%
2005 11.30 4574th 4822 5.1%
2006 13.24 4449th 4818 7.7%
2007 9.35 4948th 5113 3.2%
2008 7.94 5006th 5113 2.1%
2009 5.53 5141st 5193 1.0%
2010 2.81 5302nd 5314 0.2%
2011 4.75 5346th 5377 0.6%
2012 9.83 5202nd 5390 3.5%
2013 8.87 5341st 5530 3.4%
2015 8.90 5534th 5611 1.4%
2016 5.65 5589th 5614 0.4%
2017 6.47 5638th 5692 0.9%
2018 8.36 5515th 5662 2.6%
2019 8.31 5654th 5789 2.3%
2022 19.26 4933rd 5883 16.1%
2023 11.04 5627th 5848 3.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.26 3224th 3246 0.7%
2019 17.59 3258th 3275 0.5%
2022 23.39 3040th 3311 8.2%
2023 21.74 3049th 3240 5.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.68 2114th 2416 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.77 4962nd 5084 2.4%
2019 10.66 5034th 5173 2.7%
2022 28.70 3944th 5264 25.1%
2023 14.32 5074th 5355 5.2%
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Rank History for Female students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.76 5288th 5413 2.3%
2019 10.06 5308th 5492 3.4%
2022 21.49 4565th 5635 19.0%
2023 12.53 5332nd 5595 4.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.51 2092nd 2128 1.7%
2019 17.00 2537th 2585 1.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.91 5319th 5431 2.1%
2019 7.70 5431st 5510 1.4%
2022 18.87 4821st 5663 14.9%
2023 11.06 5439th 5627 3.3%
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Rank History for African American students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.94 613th 700 12.4%
2019 16.65 705th 747 5.6%
2022 43.26 321st 663 51.6%
2023 27.70 498th 657 24.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.34 4537th 4830 6.1%
2019 16.14 4606th 4963 7.2%
2022 26.04 4039th 5084 20.6%
2023 15.15 4768th 5079 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Athens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 4 500 22 584 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
1989 5 472 11 621 0 n/a n/a 0 1109
1990 6 435 12 724 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
1991 4 418 12 728 2 n/a n/a 0 1164
1992 2 353 10 640 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
1993 1 384 9 674 1 n/a n/a 0 1069
1994 5 419 8 686 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1995 3 443 10 722 1 n/a n/a 0 1179
1996 3 443 10 722 1 n/a n/a 0 1179
1997 6 432 10 744 0 n/a n/a 0 1192
1998 8 450 8 779 0 n/a n/a 0 1245
1999 5 430 7 803 2 n/a n/a 0 1247
2000 2 413 6 828 0 n/a n/a 0 1249
2001 4 418 6 834 0 n/a n/a 0 1262
2002 3 357 2 753 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
2003 3 357 2 753 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
2004 4 379 3 708 2 n/a n/a 0 1096
2005 4 325 3 696 4 n/a n/a 0 1032
2006 5 291 4 697 4 n/a n/a 0 1001
2007 4 275 3 674 4 n/a n/a 1 961
2008 4 246 8 658 2 n/a n/a 0 918
2009 1 234 3 613 5 4 2 0 862
2010 2 208 0 566 5 3 0 0 784
2011 3 207 0 557 4 4 1 0 776
2012 3 216 0 558 4 4 0 0 785
2013 3 208 0 532 2 3 1 0 749
2014 3 225 0 542 2 2 0 0 774
2015 8 233 1 543 3 9 8 0 805
2016 13 200 1 524 0 5 7 0 750
2017 10 213 0 505 1 2 2 0 733
2018 7 183 0 514 3 2 4 0 713
2019 7 192 0 479 2 3 4 0 687
2020 5 189 0 480 1 2 8 0 685
2021 5 177 0 451 1 2 15 0 651
2022 5 131 1 383 0 2 15 0 537
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 577 577

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 West Athens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1110 44.0 25.2 n/a
1989 1109 45.0 24.6 n/a
1990 1179 45.0 26.2 n/a
1991 1164 45.0 25.8 n/a
1992 1006 45.7 22.0 94.9
1993 1069 45.0 23.8 84.4
1994 1118 41.5 26.9 90.3
1995 1179 47.0 25.1 95
1996 1179 47.0 25.1 95
1997 1192 54.0 22.1 84.6
1998 1245 57.0 21.8 94.9
1999 1247 70.0 17.8 94
2000 1249 63.0 19.8 97.6
2001 1262 63.0 20.0 96
2002 1116 60.0 18.6 97.3
2003 1116 60.0 18.6 97.3
2004 1096 55.5 19.7 80.2
2005 1032 51.0 20.2 83.3
2006 1001 51.0 19.6 95
2007 961 49.0 19.6 87.6
2008 918 55.0 16.7 92.3
2009 862 43.0 19.6 91.3
2010 784 39.0 20.1 92.5
2011 776 n/a n/a 51.4
2012 785 32.9 23.8 n/a
2013 749 30.5 24.5 82.2
2014 774 31.5 24.5 70
2015 805 34.0 23.6 84.6
2016 750 30.0 25.0 92.1
2017 733 30.0 24.4 86.5
2018 713 31.0 23.0 90.5
2019 687 30.0 22.9 93.3
2020 685 n/a n/a 96.6
2021 651 30.0 21.7 97.7
2022 537 29.0 18.5 97.8
2023 577 28.0 20.6 97.9

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 West Athens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1110 44.0 25.2 n/a
1989 1109 45.0 24.6 n/a
1990 1179 45.0 26.2 n/a
1991 1164 45.0 25.8 n/a
1992 1006 45.7 22.0 94.9
1993 1069 45.0 23.8 84.4
1994 1118 41.5 26.9 90.3
1995 1179 47.0 25.1 95
1996 1179 47.0 25.1 95
1997 1192 54.0 22.1 84.6
1998 1245 57.0 21.8 94.9
1999 1247 70.0 17.8 94
2000 1249 63.0 19.8 97.6
2001 1262 63.0 20.0 96
2002 1116 60.0 18.6 97.3
2003 1116 60.0 18.6 97.3
2004 1096 55.5 19.7 80.2
2005 1032 51.0 20.2 83.3
2006 1001 51.0 19.6 95
2007 961 49.0 19.6 87.6
2008 918 55.0 16.7 92.3
2009 862 43.0 19.6 91.3
2010 784 39.0 20.1 92.5
2011 776 n/a n/a 51.4
2012 785 32.9 23.8 n/a
2013 749 30.5 24.5 82.2
2014 774 31.5 24.5 70
2015 805 34.0 23.6 84.6
2016 750 30.0 25.0 92.1
2017 733 30.0 24.4 86.5
2018 713 31.0 23.0 90.5
2019 687 30.0 22.9 93.3
2020 685 n/a n/a 96.6
2021 651 30.0 21.7 97.7
2022 537 29.0 18.5 97.8
2023 577 28.0 20.6 97.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

West Athens Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201217.0%1.0%0.0%82.0%21.0%35.0%37.0%18.0%19.0%
201362.0%0.0%0.0%38.0%71.0%79.0%79.0%69.0%70.0%
201464.0%0.0%0.0%36.0%73.0%78.0%79.0%72.0%72.0%
201551.0%0.0%0.0%49.0%59.0%71.0%71.0%57.0%59.0%
201680.0%0.0%0.0%20.0%86.0%90.0%90.0%83.0%86.0%
201792.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%96.0%98.0%≥99.0%95.0%94.0%
201889.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%93.0%97.0%98.0%90.0%94.0%
201986.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%95.0%≥99.0%91.0%91.0%
202088.0%0.0%0.7%96.0%92.0%94.7%92.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Athens Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,420

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Athens 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 5654th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5627th of 5848 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Athens Elementary)18.715.5
 3.2%
   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 (West Athens Elementary)19.515.7
 3.8%
   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 (West Athens Elementary)19.817.2
 2.6%
   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 (West Athens Elementary)8.310.8
 2.4%
   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 (West Athens Elementary)20.217
 3.2%
   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 (West Athens Elementary)13.28.5
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (West Athens Elementary)6.79.4
 2.7%
   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 Students687577
 16%
African American1920
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4790
 100%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White70
 100%
Two or More Races40
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%97.9%
 4.6%


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Students at West Athens Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended West Athens Elementary.

Students who attend West Athens Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : George Washington Preparatory High

West Athens Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.8% of California elementary schools.


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