Florence Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Florence Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 528 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 909 out of 1,560 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Florence Avenue Elementary faces significant challenges, with over 95% of its students identifying as Hispanic and an extremely high percentage (over 95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 25.75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 41.17% for the district and 46.66% for the state. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in 2017-2018 to 35.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby Middleton Primary Center, Middleton Street Elementary, and Miramonte Elementary.

While the nearby schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District also serve predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally outperform Florence Avenue Elementary in academic achievement and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Florence Avenue Elementary to learn from the practices and strategies of its neighboring schools, such as Academia Moderna, Parmelee Avenue Elementary, and Lillian Street Elementary. Addressing the underlying issues of poverty, language barriers, and chronic absenteeism through targeted interventions and community partnerships may be crucial for improving student outcomes at Florence Avenue Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 7211 Bell Ave.
       Los Angeles, CA  90001-2716


(323) 582-0758

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3501st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,359 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

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100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.5% Help


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Compare Details Florence Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 284th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.12. (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 95.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence Avenue Elementary is 19.5, which is the 190th best among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Avenue Elementary is $12,359, which is the 167th highest among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florence Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Avenue Elementary 3501st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Florence Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florence Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Florence Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.62 4215th 4809 12.4%
2005 16.51 4209th 4822 12.7%
2006 31.61 3199th 4818 33.6%
2007 29.77 3588th 5113 29.8%
2008 30.51 3541st 5113 30.7%
2009 23.14 4200th 5193 19.1%
2010 31.54 3739th 5314 29.6%
2011 20.15 4674th 5377 13.1%
2012 45.10 2942nd 5390 45.4%
2013 55.80 2366th 5530 57.2%
2015 33.84 3414th 5611 39.2%
2016 34.29 3457th 5614 38.4%
2017 38.40 3210th 5692 43.6%
2018 39.80 3159th 5662 44.2%
2019 45.87 2828th 5789 51.1%
2022 21.44 4703rd 5883 20.1%
2023 24.44 4416th 5874 24.8%
2024 35.12 3501st 5862 40.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Florence Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.59 2353rd 3246 27.5%
2019 48.05 1347th 3275 58.9%
2022 22.80 3069th 3311 7.3%
2023 31.24 2454th 3250 24.5%
2024 49.89 1185th 3160 62.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Florence Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.56 1771st 2420 26.8%
2024 38.31 1411th 2634 46.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.67 1996th 5084 60.7%
2019 63.46 1543rd 5173 70.2%
2022 28.67 3945th 5264 25.1%
2023 31.79 3754th 5374 30.1%
2024 42.28 2960th 5511 46.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Florence Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.86 2959th 5413 45.3%
2019 39.02 3171st 5492 42.3%
2022 22.94 4416th 5635 21.6%
2023 27.33 4030th 5617 28.3%
2024 39.61 3081st 5605 45.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Florence Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.75 1460th 2128 31.4%
2019 37.66 1394th 2585 46.1%
2022 23.38 1838th 2227 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Florence Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.56 3186th 5431 41.3%
2019 51.62 2386th 5510 56.7%
2022 21.40 4577th 5663 19.2%
2023 23.22 4424th 5650 21.7%
2024 30.94 3744th 5636 33.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Florence Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.97 2039th 4830 57.8%
2019 61.30 1614th 4963 67.5%
2022 31.06 3619th 5084 28.8%
2023 35.08 3308th 5098 35.1%
2024 48.11 2391st 5102 53.1%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Florence Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 7 12 2 1106 4 n/a n/a 0 1131
1989 7 17 2 1144 3 n/a n/a 0 1173
1990 9 19 0 1142 1 n/a n/a 0 1171
1991 7 23 0 1212 0 n/a n/a 0 1242
1992 6 19 1 1173 1 n/a n/a 0 1200
1993 3 18 1 1164 0 n/a n/a 0 1186
1994 4 17 2 1137 1 n/a n/a 0 1161
1995 4 12 0 1007 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
1996 4 12 0 1007 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
1997 3 7 2 1105 4 n/a n/a 0 1121
1998 4 5 0 1094 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
1999 4 2 0 1109 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
2000 3 1 2 1158 0 n/a n/a 0 1164
2001 4 6 2 1143 1 n/a n/a 0 1156
2002 2 10 0 1120 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2003 2 10 0 1120 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2004 1 10 0 1082 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
2005 2 9 0 1020 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
2006 2 7 0 1004 1 n/a n/a 0 1014
2007 2 3 1 859 2 n/a n/a 0 867
2008 1 7 1 807 1 n/a n/a 0 817
2009 2 6 1 776 1 0 1 0 787
2010 0 7 1 783 1 0 1 0 793
2011 1 5 1 835 1 0 0 0 843
2012 1 7 4 832 1 0 1 0 846
2013 1 4 1 797 0 0 0 0 803
2014 0 3 1 793 0 0 0 0 797
2015 3 6 1 766 0 0 4 0 780
2016 8 5 0 731 0 0 4 0 748
2017 17 9 0 724 0 0 3 0 753
2018 9 9 0 695 0 0 3 0 716
2019 12 9 0 686 0 0 2 0 709
2020 11 12 0 635 0 0 3 0 661
2021 10 12 0 603 0 0 4 0 629
2022 6 5 0 523 0 0 5 0 539
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 528 528

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 Florence Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1131 50.0 22.6 n/a
1989 1173 48.3 24.2 n/a
1990 1171 48.0 24.3 n/a
1991 1242 52.0 23.8 n/a
1992 1200 52.8 22.7 89.8
1993 1186 50.0 23.7 95
1994 1161 45.5 25.5 94.9
1995 1024 46.0 22.3 94.9
1996 1024 46.0 22.3 94.9
1997 1121 48.0 23.4 94.9
1998 1103 55.5 19.9 94.9
1999 1115 67.0 16.6 95
2000 1164 65.5 17.8 98.7
2001 1156 65.5 17.6 90.7
2002 1132 65.0 17.4 88.1
2003 1132 65.0 17.4 88.1
2004 1093 62.0 17.6 85.8
2005 1031 59.0 17.5 88.5
2006 1014 52.0 19.5 93.5
2007 867 47.0 18.4 92.2
2008 817 48.0 17.0 93.9
2009 787 41.0 17.5 96.4
2010 793 34.0 23.3 92.3
2011 843 n/a n/a 94.7
2012 846 36.0 23.5 n/a
2013 803 33.0 24.3 55.5
2014 797 32.0 24.9 87.8
2015 780 34.0 22.9 93.2
2016 748 32.0 23.3 92.1
2017 753 33.0 22.8 88.7
2018 716 34.0 21.0 93.7
2019 709 32.0 22.1 93.1
2020 661 n/a n/a 94.3
2021 629 31.0 20.2 94.9
2022 539 27.0 19.9 95.7
2023 528 27.0 19.5 95.5

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 Florence Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1131 50.0 22.6 n/a
1989 1173 48.3 24.2 n/a
1990 1171 48.0 24.3 n/a
1991 1242 52.0 23.8 n/a
1992 1200 52.8 22.7 89.8
1993 1186 50.0 23.7 95
1994 1161 45.5 25.5 94.9
1995 1024 46.0 22.3 94.9
1996 1024 46.0 22.3 94.9
1997 1121 48.0 23.4 94.9
1998 1103 55.5 19.9 94.9
1999 1115 67.0 16.6 95
2000 1164 65.5 17.8 98.7
2001 1156 65.5 17.6 90.7
2002 1132 65.0 17.4 88.1
2003 1132 65.0 17.4 88.1
2004 1093 62.0 17.6 85.8
2005 1031 59.0 17.5 88.5
2006 1014 52.0 19.5 93.5
2007 867 47.0 18.4 92.2
2008 817 48.0 17.0 93.9
2009 787 41.0 17.5 96.4
2010 793 34.0 23.3 92.3
2011 843 n/a n/a 94.7
2012 846 36.0 23.5 n/a
2013 803 33.0 24.3 55.5
2014 797 32.0 24.9 87.8
2015 780 34.0 22.9 93.2
2016 748 32.0 23.3 92.1
2017 753 33.0 22.8 88.7
2018 716 34.0 21.0 93.7
2019 709 32.0 22.1 93.1
2020 661 n/a n/a 94.3
2021 629 31.0 20.2 94.9
2022 539 27.0 19.9 95.7
2023 528 27.0 19.5 95.5

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201368.0%0.0%0.0%32.0%70.0%98.0%98.0%73.0%73.0%
201481.0%0.0%0.0%19.0%88.0%95.0%95.0%88.0%94.0%
201568.0%0.0%0.0%32.0%69.0%87.0%93.0%68.0%68.0%
201677.0%0.0%0.0%23.0%84.0%88.0%94.0%87.0%85.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%≥99.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202097.7%0.0%2.3%
202192.2%0.0%0.0%93.2%93.2%94.2%94.2%
202296.2%0.0%1.9%98.1%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Florence Avenue Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Avenue Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2828th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4416th of 5874 Elementary schools
 26.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Florence Avenue Elementary)54.233.8
 20.5%
   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 (Florence Avenue Elementary)55.340.7
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Florence Avenue Elementary)5.64.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)8.85.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Florence Avenue Elementary)49.516.4
 33.1%
   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 (Florence Avenue Elementary)50.534.4
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Florence Avenue Elementary)184.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)9.55.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Florence Avenue Elementary)39.632
 7.6%
   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 (Florence Avenue Elementary)22.910.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Florence Avenue Elementary)21.912
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Florence Avenue Elementary)17.54.4
 13.2%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)8.55.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Florence Avenue Elementary)43.415.4
 28%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florence Avenue Elementary)35.17.7
 27.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Florence Avenue Elementary)253.7
 21.3%
   6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)12.412.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)17.217.8
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students709528
 25.5%
African American90
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6860
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White120
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.1%95.5%
 2.4%


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Florence Avenue Elementary ranks 3501st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Florence Avenue Elementary.


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