Norwood Street Elementary

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Norwood Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 324 students in grades K-5. 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.

Norwood Street Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Magnolia Avenue Elementary, Vermont Avenue Elementary, and Tenth Street Elementary in several key ways. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 91% of students identifying as Hispanic, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen at nearby schools. Academically, Norwood Street Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools and performs significantly lower than the district and state averages on standardized tests. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.9% in 2017-2018 to 32.5% in the most recent school year, which is much higher than the nearby schools.

Additionally, Norwood Street Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors suggest that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve outcomes at Norwood Street Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2020 Oak St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90007-1307


(213) 748-3733

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5060th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,225 Help


Students who attend Norwood Street Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Adams Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Compare Details Norwood Street Elementary ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 432nd 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 17.93. (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 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwood Street Elementary is 17.5, which is the 63rd best among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwood Street Elementary is $11,225. 267 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Norwood Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwood Street Elementary 5060th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Norwood Street Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 918th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norwood Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Norwood Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.38 3975th 4809 17.3%
2005 26.27 3535th 4822 26.7%
2006 25.62 3622nd 4818 24.8%
2007 25.87 3868th 5113 24.3%
2008 26.05 3889th 5113 23.9%
2009 37.29 3220th 5193 38.0%
2010 23.13 4364th 5314 17.9%
2011 34.00 3684th 5377 31.5%
2012 19.88 4652nd 5390 13.7%
2013 23.54 4494th 5530 18.7%
2015 22.26 4401st 5611 21.6%
2016 16.70 4891st 5614 12.9%
2017 17.78 4880th 5692 14.3%
2018 17.08 4924th 5662 13.0%
2019 18.85 4912th 5789 15.1%
2022 18.37 5022nd 5883 14.6%
2023 17.93 5060th 5874 13.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Norwood Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.66 2810th 3246 13.4%
2019 20.66 3142nd 3275 4.1%
2022 21.90 3112th 3311 6.0%
2023 23.78 2960th 3250 8.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norwood Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.07 1327th 2420 45.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwood Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.89 4127th 5084 18.8%
2019 26.02 4158th 5173 19.6%
2022 25.26 4231st 5264 19.6%
2023 24.97 4312th 5374 19.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Norwood Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.03 4774th 5413 11.8%
2019 16.82 4888th 5492 11.0%
2022 11.96 5430th 5635 3.6%
2023 20.35 4669th 5617 16.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Norwood Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.89 1184th 2128 44.4%
2019 34.62 1553rd 2585 39.9%
2022 52.63 752nd 2227 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Norwood Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.99 4668th 5431 14.0%
2019 22.98 4385th 5510 20.4%
2022 25.72 4166th 5663 26.4%
2023 17.05 4991st 5650 11.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norwood Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.88 3839th 4830 20.5%
2019 28.34 3809th 4963 23.3%
2022 27.63 3898th 5084 23.3%
2023 26.26 4014th 5098 21.3%
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 Norwood Street Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1 19 4 1380 0 n/a n/a 0 1404
1989 3 14 4 1355 2 n/a n/a 0 1378
1990 6 15 6 1349 2 n/a n/a 0 1378
1991 4 17 4 1341 1 n/a n/a 0 1367
1992 3 25 7 1307 3 n/a n/a 0 1345
1993 2 26 4 1212 2 n/a n/a 0 1246
1994 3 35 3 1172 5 n/a n/a 0 1218
1995 0 23 11 1024 2 n/a n/a 0 1060
1996 0 23 11 1024 2 n/a n/a 0 1060
1997 3 28 13 1021 8 n/a n/a 0 1073
1998 3 33 12 1076 3 n/a n/a 0 1127
1999 3 44 10 1068 2 n/a n/a 0 1127
2000 7 39 7 1086 2 n/a n/a 0 1141
2001 5 27 5 1094 1 n/a n/a 0 1132
2002 5 24 3 1071 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
2003 5 24 3 1071 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
2004 3 19 4 1046 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2005 1 25 2 963 0 n/a n/a 0 991
2006 4 23 4 916 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2007 1 23 5 828 0 n/a n/a 2 859
2008 2 28 2 759 1 n/a n/a 0 792
2009 1 19 2 715 3 0 2 0 742
2010 0 19 3 697 1 0 0 0 720
2011 2 24 3 727 1 0 5 0 762
2012 4 21 2 702 1 0 4 0 734
2013 2 18 1 679 3 0 0 0 703
2014 0 22 1 627 2 0 0 0 652
2015 10 19 5 572 0 0 2 0 608
2016 12 16 2 540 1 0 2 0 573
2017 10 30 1 503 0 0 4 0 548
2018 9 21 2 470 0 0 4 0 506
2019 9 25 2 431 0 0 2 0 469
2020 10 24 1 398 0 1 5 0 439
2021 5 24 2 377 0 1 5 0 414
2022 6 15 3 313 0 1 5 0 343
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 324 324

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 Norwood Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1404 61.0 23.0 n/a
1989 1378 59.0 23.3 n/a
1990 1378 59.0 23.3 n/a
1991 1367 59.0 23.1 n/a
1992 1345 60.0 22.4 94.9
1993 1246 50.0 24.9 95
1994 1218 43.5 28.0 92.8
1995 1060 40.0 26.5 94.2
1996 1060 40.0 26.5 94.2
1997 1073 45.5 23.6 95
1998 1127 49.5 22.8 94.9
1999 1127 58.0 19.4 94.9
2000 1141 57.5 19.8 97.7
2001 1132 57.0 19.9 95.3
2002 1103 60.0 18.4 84.8
2003 1103 60.0 18.4 84.8
2004 1072 56.0 19.1 89.3
2005 991 52.0 19.1 89.4
2006 947 50.0 18.9 92.9
2007 859 46.0 18.7 92.9
2008 792 48.6 16.3 91.4
2009 742 41.0 16.5 90.3
2010 720 34.0 21.1 90.1
2011 762 n/a n/a 46.7
2012 734 33.5 21.9 n/a
2013 703 31.0 22.6 71.4
2014 652 29.0 22.4 90.6
2015 608 28.0 21.7 92.1
2016 573 25.0 22.9 89.7
2017 548 24.0 22.8 87.4
2018 506 24.0 21.0 94.1
2019 469 23.0 20.3 92.5
2020 439 n/a n/a 92.7
2021 414 20.0 20.7 95.4
2022 343 21.0 16.3 95.9
2023 324 18.5 17.5 95.7

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 Norwood Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1404 61.0 23.0 n/a
1989 1378 59.0 23.3 n/a
1990 1378 59.0 23.3 n/a
1991 1367 59.0 23.1 n/a
1992 1345 60.0 22.4 94.9
1993 1246 50.0 24.9 95
1994 1218 43.5 28.0 92.8
1995 1060 40.0 26.5 94.2
1996 1060 40.0 26.5 94.2
1997 1073 45.5 23.6 95
1998 1127 49.5 22.8 94.9
1999 1127 58.0 19.4 94.9
2000 1141 57.5 19.8 97.7
2001 1132 57.0 19.9 95.3
2002 1103 60.0 18.4 84.8
2003 1103 60.0 18.4 84.8
2004 1072 56.0 19.1 89.3
2005 991 52.0 19.1 89.4
2006 947 50.0 18.9 92.9
2007 859 46.0 18.7 92.9
2008 792 48.6 16.3 91.4
2009 742 41.0 16.5 90.3
2010 720 34.0 21.1 90.1
2011 762 n/a n/a 46.7
2012 734 33.5 21.9 n/a
2013 703 31.0 22.6 71.4
2014 652 29.0 22.4 90.6
2015 608 28.0 21.7 92.1
2016 573 25.0 22.9 89.7
2017 548 24.0 22.8 87.4
2018 506 24.0 21.0 94.1
2019 469 23.0 20.3 92.5
2020 439 n/a n/a 92.7
2021 414 20.0 20.7 95.4
2022 343 21.0 16.3 95.9
2023 324 18.5 17.5 95.7

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

Norwood Street Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201285.0%1.0%0.0%14.0%88.0%92.0%93.0%89.0%88.0%
201394.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%96.0%
201469.0%0.0%0.0%31.0%77.0%94.0%94.0%76.0%72.0%
201511.0%0.0%0.0%89.0%16.0%31.0%32.0%11.0%14.0%
201684.0%0.0%0.0%16.0%91.0%94.0%99.0%91.0%90.0%
201785.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%86.0%97.0%≥99.0%86.0%86.0%
201893.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%94.0%97.0%
201994.0%0.0%1.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%95.0%97.0%
202092.4%0.0%1.9%95.2%95.2%96.2%96.2%
202194.1%0.0%0.0%97.0%95.1%94.1%95.1%
202293.9%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Norwood Street Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwood Street 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 4912th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5060th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwood Street Elementary)23.511.8
 11.8%
   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 (Norwood Street Elementary)31.821.6
 10.3%
   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 (Norwood Street Elementary)13.98.7
 5.2%
   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 (Norwood Street Elementary)13.619.6
 5.9%
   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 (Norwood Street Elementary)42.929.5
 13.4%
   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 (Norwood Street Elementary)23.624.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Norwood Street Elementary)14.611.5
 3.1%
   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 Students469324
 30.9%
African American250
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic4310
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White90
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.5%95.7%
 3.1%


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Norwood Street Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.9% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Norwood Street Elementary.

Students at Norwood Street Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

Students who attend Norwood Street Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Adams Middle


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