Purche Avenue Elementary

Public K-5

 13210 Purche Ave.
       Gardena, CA  90249-1653


(310) 323-3184

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4236th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,100 Help


Students who attend Purche Avenue Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.5% Help


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Compare Details Purche Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 343rd 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 26.38. (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 93.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purche Avenue Elementary is 16.8, which is the 38th 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 Purche Avenue Elementary is $12,100, which is the 191st highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Purche Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Purche Avenue Elementary 4236th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Purche Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 909th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purche Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Purche Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.30 3981st 4809 17.2%
2005 19.11 4028th 4822 16.5%
2006 21.98 3855th 4818 20.0%
2007 20.40 4261st 5113 16.7%
2008 24.90 3973rd 5113 22.3%
2009 18.29 4552nd 5193 12.3%
2010 24.31 4277th 5314 19.5%
2011 36.61 3495th 5377 35.0%
2012 28.43 4051st 5390 24.8%
2013 42.42 3152nd 5530 43.0%
2015 17.95 4847th 5611 13.6%
2016 17.69 4824th 5614 14.1%
2017 21.00 4594th 5692 19.3%
2018 17.45 4897th 5662 13.5%
2019 16.36 5128th 5789 11.4%
2022 28.16 4030th 5883 31.5%
2023 26.38 4223rd 5848 27.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Purche Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.76 1651st 2416 31.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purche Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.13 4111th 5084 19.1%
2019 21.18 4486th 5173 13.3%
2022 41.40 2875th 5264 45.4%
2023 38.15 3205th 5355 40.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Purche Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.64 4802nd 5413 11.3%
2019 12.88 5153rd 5492 6.2%
2022 31.48 3618th 5635 35.8%
2023 31.44 3622nd 5595 35.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Purche Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.67 2063rd 2227 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Purche Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.35 4441st 5431 18.2%
2019 22.76 4399th 5510 20.2%
2022 27.57 3994th 5663 29.5%
2023 25.21 4216th 5627 25.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Purche Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.92 345th 700 50.7%
2019 49.96 322nd 747 56.9%
2022 63.76 166th 663 75.0%
2023 58.92 208th 657 68.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Purche Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.37 2524th 4830 47.7%
2019 27.06 3894th 4963 21.5%
2022 53.47 1989th 5084 60.9%
2023 49.04 2287th 5079 55.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Purche Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 8 563 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1989 5 541 9 46 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1990 2 572 18 92 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1991 2 572 14 59 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1992 4 449 11 59 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 5 430 9 67 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 0 473 9 63 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1995 6 536 11 72 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1996 6 536 11 72 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1997 0 575 10 86 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 0 596 10 95 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1999 3 605 6 90 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2000 0 615 7 86 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2001 6 582 5 109 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 4 530 12 111 2 n/a n/a 0 659
2003 4 530 12 111 2 n/a n/a 0 659
2004 3 544 13 123 2 n/a n/a 0 685
2005 3 553 16 122 2 n/a n/a 0 696
2006 0 488 14 112 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2007 2 479 12 100 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2008 5 457 12 115 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2009 5 444 9 131 2 2 3 0 596
2010 4 409 6 122 2 5 1 0 549
2011 2 371 11 132 1 1 15 0 533
2012 2 396 9 136 3 1 0 0 547
2013 4 373 10 135 0 2 0 0 524
2014 3 377 12 135 2 9 0 0 538
2015 5 372 8 135 0 6 11 0 537
2016 7 337 12 145 0 4 23 0 528
2017 7 347 13 162 0 8 22 0 559
2018 8 307 9 149 0 3 11 0 487
2019 4 306 11 143 0 3 0 0 467
2020 2 296 6 149 0 3 12 0 468
2021 0 258 5 154 0 3 12 0 432
2022 1 203 6 137 0 1 29 0 377
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 370 370

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 Purche Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 26.0 23.3 n/a
1989 601 24.0 25.0 n/a
1990 684 26.0 26.3 n/a
1991 648 27.0 24.0 n/a
1992 523 27.4 19.0 60.8
1993 511 20.0 25.6 68.1
1994 545 21.0 26.0 70.1
1995 625 23.0 27.2 79.8
1996 625 23.0 27.2 79.8
1997 671 31.0 21.6 77.9
1998 701 34.0 20.6 75
1999 704 38.0 18.5 77.1
2000 708 35.0 20.2 72.6
2001 703 31.0 22.7 74.8
2002 659 35.0 18.8 80.1
2003 659 35.0 18.8 80.1
2004 685 36.0 19.0 79.4
2005 696 35.0 19.9 74.9
2006 615 31.0 19.8 74.1
2007 594 33.0 18.0 67.5
2008 590 35.7 16.5 66.6
2009 596 33.5 16.1 71
2010 549 29.0 18.9 68.5
2011 533 n/a n/a 71.1
2012 547 25.0 21.8 n/a
2013 524 23.5 22.2 77.3
2014 538 23.5 22.8 74.9
2015 537 25.0 21.4 73.9
2016 528 24.0 22.0 85.2
2017 559 24.0 23.2 85.5
2018 487 22.0 22.1 86.9
2019 467 23.0 20.3 87.4
2020 468 n/a n/a 82.3
2021 432 20.0 21.6 91.7
2022 377 20.5 18.3 92
2023 370 22.0 16.8 93.5

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 Purche Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 26.0 23.3 n/a
1989 601 24.0 25.0 n/a
1990 684 26.0 26.3 n/a
1991 648 27.0 24.0 n/a
1992 523 27.4 19.0 60.8
1993 511 20.0 25.6 68.1
1994 545 21.0 26.0 70.1
1995 625 23.0 27.2 79.8
1996 625 23.0 27.2 79.8
1997 671 31.0 21.6 77.9
1998 701 34.0 20.6 75
1999 704 38.0 18.5 77.1
2000 708 35.0 20.2 72.6
2001 703 31.0 22.7 74.8
2002 659 35.0 18.8 80.1
2003 659 35.0 18.8 80.1
2004 685 36.0 19.0 79.4
2005 696 35.0 19.9 74.9
2006 615 31.0 19.8 74.1
2007 594 33.0 18.0 67.5
2008 590 35.7 16.5 66.6
2009 596 33.5 16.1 71
2010 549 29.0 18.9 68.5
2011 533 n/a n/a 71.1
2012 547 25.0 21.8 n/a
2013 524 23.5 22.2 77.3
2014 538 23.5 22.8 74.9
2015 537 25.0 21.4 73.9
2016 528 24.0 22.0 85.2
2017 559 24.0 23.2 85.5
2018 487 22.0 22.1 86.9
2019 467 23.0 20.3 87.4
2020 468 n/a n/a 82.3
2021 432 20.0 21.6 91.7
2022 377 20.5 18.3 92
2023 370 22.0 16.8 93.5

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

Purche Avenue Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201284.0%0.0%1.0%15.0%91.0%98.0%98.0%85.0%93.0%
201386.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%93.0%96.0%96.0%92.0%94.0%
201483.0%2.0%0.0%14.0%92.0%96.0%95.0%89.0%86.0%
201551.0%0.0%0.0%49.0%67.0%61.0%74.0%61.0%61.0%
201696.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%96.0%
201794.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%97.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201986.0%0.0%0.0%91.0%96.0%97.0%91.0%89.0%
202079.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%97.0%93.0%96.0%97.0%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,100

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Purche Avenue Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5128th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4223rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Purche Avenue Elementary)35.833.3
 2.5%
   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 (Purche Avenue Elementary)21.838.8
 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 (Purche Avenue Elementary)33.923.2
 10.7%
   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 (Purche Avenue Elementary)17.921.4
 3.6%
   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 (Purche Avenue Elementary)28.827.3
 1.5%
   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 (Purche Avenue Elementary)16.325.5
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Purche Avenue Elementary)8.812.7
 4%
   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 Students467370
 20.8%
African American3060
 100%
American Indian00
Asian110
 100%
Hispanic1430
 100%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White40
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.4%93.5%
 6.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Purche Avenue Elementary.

Students at Purche Avenue Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

Students who attend Purche Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Purche Avenue Elementary ranks 4236th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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