Summary:
The Para Los Ninos Charter District in downtown Los Angeles contains a single elementary school, Para Los Ninos Charter, which serves grades K-5 in an urban setting.
This school serves a student population with high economic need, and its most recent academic performance shows proficiency rates below the California state averages in English, Math, and Science. A notable concern is the rate of chronic absenteeism, which at 30.4% is significantly higher than the state average, a factor that often impacts student learning. Despite these challenges, the school's fourth-grade students perform closest to state standards, while fifth-grade science scores show the largest gap.
A striking finding is the school's dramatic drop in statewide ranking over the past year, falling from the 62nd to the 24th percentile. This decline occurs alongside a very high per-student spending level, suggesting the school community and leadership are likely focused on understanding this trend and improving outcomes. For parents, this indicates a school navigating significant challenges but with substantial resources dedicated to its students.
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