Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Summary:

Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 406 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.

Despite being located in the same district, Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary consistently performs in the bottom 1-2% of California elementary schools, with significantly lower test scores than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.2% to 62.6% over the past several years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the student population is predominantly Hispanic, with very low percentages of other racial/ethnic groups represented, and over 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When comparing Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Compton Avenue Elementary, Ninety-Second Street Elementary, and Grape Street Elementary, these schools generally perform better academically and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. However, the nearby schools also have similar high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the socioeconomic challenges are not unique to Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary. Despite the school's consistently low performance, there is no clear trend of improvement over the years, suggesting a need for significant interventions and support to address the underlying issues.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1963 East 103rd St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90002-3123


(323) 569-8141

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5828th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,586 Help


Students who attend Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edwin Markham Middle
High:    Jordan High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 485th 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 7.16. (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 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is 19.3, which is the 176th 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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is $12,586, which is the 156th highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary 5828th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Florence Griffith Joyner 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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.01 4619th 4809 4.0%
2005 5.76 4790th 4822 0.7%
2006 5.63 4781st 4818 0.8%
2007 9.92 4920th 5113 3.8%
2008 6.89 5043rd 5113 1.4%
2009 4.07 5166th 5193 0.5%
2010 4.53 5278th 5314 0.7%
2011 1.99 5367th 5377 0.2%
2012 2.40 5379th 5390 0.2%
2013 4.14 5488th 5530 0.8%
2015 11.50 5381st 5611 4.1%
2016 11.67 5327th 5614 5.1%
2017 11.79 5375th 5692 5.6%
2018 11.50 5350th 5662 5.5%
2019 9.82 5574th 5789 3.7%
2022 6.80 5856th 5883 0.5%
2023 7.16 5828th 5874 0.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.21 3096th 3246 4.6%
2019 35.65 2081st 3275 36.5%
2022 23.07 3054th 3311 7.8%
2023 31.43 2431st 3250 25.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.48 2381st 2420 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.87 4708th 5084 7.4%
2019 13.42 4921st 5173 4.9%
2022 7.71 5230th 5264 0.6%
2023 8.70 5313th 5374 1.1%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.37 5255th 5413 2.9%
2019 11.05 5257th 5492 4.3%
2022 7.17 5618th 5635 0.3%
2023 5.99 5610th 5617 0.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.75 2067th 2128 2.9%
2019 25.10 2057th 2585 20.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.79 4907th 5431 9.6%
2019 9.95 5351st 5510 2.9%
2022 7.49 5628th 5663 0.6%
2023 9.73 5534th 5650 2.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.24 652nd 700 6.9%
2019 20.50 656th 747 12.2%
2022 24.08 560th 663 15.5%
2023 19.13 600th 662 9.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.08 4101st 4830 15.1%
2019 18.53 4471st 4963 9.9%
2022 8.11 5054th 5084 0.6%
2023 8.63 5054th 5098 0.9%
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 Griffith Joyner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 787 0 256 0 n/a n/a 0 1043
1989 0 697 3 341 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
1990 0 651 0 434 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1991 0 670 1 519 0 n/a n/a 0 1190
1992 0 661 0 478 2 n/a n/a 0 1141
1993 0 601 0 518 1 n/a n/a 0 1120
1994 0 594 1 480 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
1995 0 603 0 516 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1996 0 603 0 516 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1997 1 598 0 478 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
1998 0 591 1 515 0 n/a n/a 0 1107
1999 3 562 0 518 1 n/a n/a 0 1084
2000 0 544 2 544 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
2001 0 467 5 598 0 n/a n/a 0 1070
2002 1 437 5 635 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
2003 1 437 5 635 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
2004 0 424 4 644 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2005 1 401 1 659 2 n/a n/a 0 1064
2006 0 376 0 664 2 n/a n/a 0 1042
2007 0 353 0 668 2 n/a n/a 0 1023
2008 5 308 1 673 3 n/a n/a 0 990
2009 3 296 1 631 3 0 0 0 934
2010 2 298 1 600 0 2 0 0 903
2011 3 276 0 587 2 1 0 0 869
2012 1 250 0 549 0 1 5 0 806
2013 1 206 2 495 1 0 0 0 705
2014 1 192 2 452 1 0 0 0 648
2015 13 189 0 438 0 0 5 0 645
2016 24 176 0 409 0 0 3 0 612
2017 25 158 0 369 0 0 6 0 558
2018 22 151 0 361 0 0 13 0 547
2019 19 154 0 321 0 0 17 0 511
2020 21 142 0 331 0 0 19 0 513
2021 20 107 0 315 0 0 15 0 457
2022 15 74 0 274 0 0 28 0 391
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 406 406

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 Griffith Joyner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1043 51.0 20.4 n/a
1989 1041 52.0 20.0 n/a
1990 1085 51.0 21.2 n/a
1991 1190 53.0 22.4 n/a
1992 1141 53.9 21.1 94.7
1993 1120 51.0 22.0 87.9
1994 1075 48.0 22.4 92.4
1995 1119 48.0 23.3 95
1996 1119 48.0 23.3 95
1997 1077 51.0 21.1 95
1998 1107 54.0 20.5 94.9
1999 1084 55.0 19.7 94.9
2000 1090 52.0 21.0 98.5
2001 1070 53.0 20.2 99.7
2002 1078 57.0 18.9 93.8
2003 1078 57.0 18.9 93.8
2004 1072 52.0 20.6 94.4
2005 1064 52.0 20.5 97.7
2006 1042 54.0 19.3 73.2
2007 1023 50.5 20.3 97.3
2008 990 59.0 16.8 87.5
2009 934 49.0 17.0 93.5
2010 903 40.0 22.5 95.7
2011 869 n/a n/a 60.8
2012 806 33.0 24.4 99.6
2013 705 32.0 22.0 70.4
2014 648 27.0 24.0 87
2015 645 26.0 24.8 95.3
2016 612 26.0 23.5 97.7
2017 558 25.0 22.3 93.7
2018 547 23.0 23.7 96.9
2019 511 24.0 21.2 95.3
2020 513 n/a n/a 98.4
2021 457 23.0 19.8 98.2
2022 391 19.5 20.0 99.2
2023 406 21.0 19.3 99.3

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 Griffith Joyner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1043 51.0 20.4 n/a
1989 1041 52.0 20.0 n/a
1990 1085 51.0 21.2 n/a
1991 1190 53.0 22.4 n/a
1992 1141 53.9 21.1 94.7
1993 1120 51.0 22.0 87.9
1994 1075 48.0 22.4 92.4
1995 1119 48.0 23.3 95
1996 1119 48.0 23.3 95
1997 1077 51.0 21.1 95
1998 1107 54.0 20.5 94.9
1999 1084 55.0 19.7 94.9
2000 1090 52.0 21.0 98.5
2001 1070 53.0 20.2 99.7
2002 1078 57.0 18.9 93.8
2003 1078 57.0 18.9 93.8
2004 1072 52.0 20.6 94.4
2005 1064 52.0 20.5 97.7
2006 1042 54.0 19.3 73.2
2007 1023 50.5 20.3 97.3
2008 990 59.0 16.8 87.5
2009 934 49.0 17.0 93.5
2010 903 40.0 22.5 95.7
2011 869 n/a n/a 60.8
2012 806 33.0 24.4 99.6
2013 705 32.0 22.0 70.4
2014 648 27.0 24.0 87
2015 645 26.0 24.8 95.3
2016 612 26.0 23.5 97.7
2017 558 25.0 22.3 93.7
2018 547 23.0 23.7 96.9
2019 511 24.0 21.2 95.3
2020 513 n/a n/a 98.4
2021 457 23.0 19.8 98.2
2022 391 19.5 20.0 99.2
2023 406 21.0 19.3 99.3

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

Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201399.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201784.0%0.0%0.0%13.0%89.0%95.0%98.0%89.0%86.0%
201892.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%98.0%≥99.0%95.0%94.0%
201995.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%97.0%
202090.6%0.0%4.3%91.5%97.4%90.6%92.3%90.6%
202188.2%0.0%2.6%92.1%92.1%92.1%92.1%
202268.3%0.0%0.0%73.2%91.5%74.4%72.0%74.4%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,586

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5574th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5828th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary)17.19.3
 7.7%
   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 Griffith Joyner Elementary)20.218.7
 1.6%
   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 (Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary)19.74.1
 15.6%
   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 (Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary)16.78.3
 8.3%
   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 (Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary)16.79.4
 7.3%
   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 Griffith Joyner Elementary)21.24.7
 16.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary)6.10
 6.1%
   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 Students511406
 20.5%
African American1540
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3210
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White190
 100%
Two or More Races170
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.3%99.3%
 4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary.

Students who attend Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edwin Markham Middle
High : Jordan High

Students at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.8% of California elementary schools.


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