One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

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One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gardena, California, serving 352 students in grades K-6 and part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of California elementary schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.71% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.06% for Los Angeles Unified and 47.04% for California. The school also excels in supporting its African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic student populations, ranking in the top 5%, top 20%, and top 10% of California elementary schools, respectively, for these subgroups.

While One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary outperforms nearby schools like One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary, Denker Avenue Elementary, and F.D. Roosevelt Elementary, it lags behind the higher-performing Lincoln Elementary and Arlington Elementary, which are part of the Torrance Unified School District. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary's strong academic performance suggests effective strategies in supporting its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2100 West 156th St.
       Gardena, CA  90249-4703


(310) 324-6639

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1089th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,112 Help


Students who attend One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Robert E. Peary Middle
High:    Gardena Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Compare Details One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary ranks better than 81.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 64th 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 81.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary is 21.3. 341 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 One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary is $11,112. 287 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary 1089th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street 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 One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.06 1523rd 4809 68.3%
2005 78.16 1009th 4822 79.1%
2006 79.37 993rd 4818 79.4%
2007 83.99 795th 5113 84.5%
2008 88.33 568th 5113 88.9%
2009 90.39 461st 5193 91.1%
2010 88.43 550th 5314 89.6%
2011 87.12 632nd 5377 88.2%
2012 85.62 694th 5390 87.1%
2013 85.80 711th 5530 87.1%
2015 79.20 1140th 5611 79.7%
2016 85.14 890th 5614 84.1%
2017 83.68 972nd 5692 82.9%
2018 83.59 952nd 5662 83.2%
2019 80.82 1134th 5789 80.4%
2022 79.18 1226th 5883 79.2%
2023 82.00 1095th 5874 81.4%
2024 81.45 1089th 5862 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.54 341st 5084 93.3%
2019 87.27 387th 5173 92.5%
2022 84.03 596th 5264 88.7%
2023 93.56 247th 5374 95.4%
2024 86.55 570th 5511 89.7%
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Rank History for Female students at One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.73 835th 5413 84.6%
2019 81.97 985th 5492 82.1%
2022 79.06 1153rd 5635 79.5%
2023 80.99 1056th 5617 81.2%
2024 82.81 970th 5605 82.7%
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Rank History for Male students at One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.66 1149th 5431 78.8%
2019 75.40 1284th 5510 76.7%
2022 75.70 1302nd 5663 77.0%
2023 80.50 1073rd 5650 81.0%
2024 77.05 1183rd 5636 79.0%
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Rank History for African American students at One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.51 5th 700 99.3%
2019 95.20 22nd 747 97.1%
2022 96.69 17th 663 97.4%
2023 97.24 13th 662 98.0%
2024 93.31 18th 593 97.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.49 438th 4830 90.9%
2019 83.39 583rd 4963 88.3%
2022 83.65 602nd 5084 88.2%
2023 86.36 495th 5098 90.3%
2024 83.86 596th 5102 88.3%
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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.

One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 139 57 115 85 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1989 110 50 122 99 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 108 36 124 89 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1991 114 38 124 71 2 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 86 40 90 76 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 73 33 98 77 1 n/a n/a 0 282
1994 70 33 92 90 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1995 76 51 89 104 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 76 51 89 104 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 83 47 102 108 2 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 73 55 90 130 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 62 59 93 150 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 63 58 87 159 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 72 59 76 166 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2002 53 61 83 163 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 53 61 83 163 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 47 56 76 161 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 45 58 74 158 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 39 40 65 155 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 34 36 66 162 0 n/a n/a 1 299
2008 35 38 57 160 n/a n/a n/a 0 290
2009 47 44 62 155 0 6 2 0 316
2010 42 65 61 156 0 9 6 0 339
2011 42 66 80 192 0 8 0 0 388
2012 35 61 86 198 0 8 0 0 388
2013 29 70 82 202 3 6 1 0 393
2014 31 80 72 198 3 6 0 0 390
2015 32 78 66 203 1 6 16 0 402
2016 30 75 54 188 1 6 14 0 368
2017 31 75 56 186 1 4 17 0 370
2018 21 98 57 175 1 4 17 0 373
2019 19 114 52 168 0 7 0 0 360
2020 20 121 48 171 0 3 23 0 386
2021 21 120 52 155 0 3 23 0 374
2022 16 108 40 135 0 1 36 0 336
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 352 352

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 One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 15.0 26.4 n/a
1989 382 15.0 25.4 n/a
1990 358 16.0 22.3 n/a
1991 349 16.0 21.8 n/a
1992 294 16.3 18.0 26.5
1993 282 14.0 20.1 29.8
1994 285 11.0 25.9 37.9
1995 321 14.0 22.9 34.3
1996 321 14.0 22.9 34.3
1997 342 17.5 19.5 44.4
1998 350 18.5 18.9 42
1999 365 19.5 18.7 48.8
2000 368 19.5 18.9 29.9
2001 373 19.0 19.6 39.1
2002 360 19.0 18.9 48.9
2003 360 19.0 18.9 48.9
2004 340 21.0 16.2 46.8
2005 335 19.0 17.6 52.5
2006 299 17.0 17.6 54.2
2007 299 15.0 19.9 56.7
2008 290 18.0 16.1 56.6
2009 316 17.0 16.6 56
2010 339 17.0 19.9 58.4
2011 388 n/a n/a 55.7
2012 388 18.0 21.5 n/a
2013 393 17.0 23.1 54.5
2014 390 16.0 24.3 59.7
2015 402 16.0 25.1 56.2
2016 368 17.0 21.6 59.5
2017 370 16.0 23.1 62.7
2018 373 16.0 23.3 65.4
2019 360 16.0 22.5 67.5
2020 386 n/a n/a 66.1
2021 374 17.0 22.0 63.9
2022 336 16.5 20.3 64
2023 352 16.5 21.3 64.8

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 One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 15.0 26.4 n/a
1989 382 15.0 25.4 n/a
1990 358 16.0 22.3 n/a
1991 349 16.0 21.8 n/a
1992 294 16.3 18.0 26.5
1993 282 14.0 20.1 29.8
1994 285 11.0 25.9 37.9
1995 321 14.0 22.9 34.3
1996 321 14.0 22.9 34.3
1997 342 17.5 19.5 44.4
1998 350 18.5 18.9 42
1999 365 19.5 18.7 48.8
2000 368 19.5 18.9 29.9
2001 373 19.0 19.6 39.1
2002 360 19.0 18.9 48.9
2003 360 19.0 18.9 48.9
2004 340 21.0 16.2 46.8
2005 335 19.0 17.6 52.5
2006 299 17.0 17.6 54.2
2007 299 15.0 19.9 56.7
2008 290 18.0 16.1 56.6
2009 316 17.0 16.6 56
2010 339 17.0 19.9 58.4
2011 388 n/a n/a 55.7
2012 388 18.0 21.5 n/a
2013 393 17.0 23.1 54.5
2014 390 16.0 24.3 59.7
2015 402 16.0 25.1 56.2
2016 368 17.0 21.6 59.5
2017 370 16.0 23.1 62.7
2018 373 16.0 23.3 65.4
2019 360 16.0 22.5 67.5
2020 386 n/a n/a 66.1
2021 374 17.0 22.0 63.9
2022 336 16.5 20.3 64
2023 352 16.5 21.3 64.8

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

One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
201494.0%4.0%2.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201695.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%97.0%97.0%≥98.0%95.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%2.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
202097.3%1.3%0.0%97.3%97.3%
202195.5%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.5%
202295.2%0.0%1.6%95.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,112

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

Impact of COVID-19 on One Hundred Fifty-Sixth 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 1134th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1095th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)63.874.5
 10.6%
   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 (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)51.168.1
 17%
   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 (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)77.659.6
 18%
   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 (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)65.372.3
 7%
   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 (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)74.150
 24.1%
   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 (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)53.745.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)48.241.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)70.378.1
 7.8%
   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 (One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary)54.158.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students360352
 2.2%
African American1140
 100%
American Indian00
Asian520
 100%
Hispanic1680
 100%
Pacific Islander70
 100%
White190
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.5%64.8%
 2.7%


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Students who attend One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert E. Peary Middle
High : Gardena Senior High

One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary ranks 1089th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary.

Students at One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary are 100% Not Specified.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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