Leo Politi Elementary

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Leo Politi Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 572 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.

Leo Politi Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 95.08% of students identifying as Hispanic. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of California elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on standardized tests. Chronic absenteeism has also been a growing concern, increasing from 9.4% in 2017-2018 to 31.9% in 2022-2023. However, the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.2% to 98.2%, suggests that the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement.

Nearby schools, such as Magnolia Avenue Elementary, MacArthur Park Elementary School for the Visual and Performing Arts, and Hoover Street Elementary, share similar student demographics and academic challenges. However, Hoover Street Elementary stands out as a higher-performing school, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools and outperforming the state and district averages on standardized tests. The Equitas Academy charter schools, located within a mile of Leo Politi Elementary, also serve predominantly Hispanic and low-income student populations, but their academic performance is generally higher than Leo Politi Elementary, though they still face challenges with chronic absenteeism and lower-than-average test scores compared to the state.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2481 West 11th St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90006-2961


(213) 480-1244

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5354th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,610 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  572

Racial breakdown:

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100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leo Politi Elementary ranks worse than 91.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 463rd 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 14.64. (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 97.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leo Politi Elementary is 19, which is the 154th 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 Leo Politi Elementary is $12,610, which is the 153rd highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Leo Politi Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Leo Politi Elementary 5354th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Leo Politi 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 Leo Politi Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leo Politi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.77 4429th 4809 7.9%
2005 14.20 4388th 4822 9.0%
2006 12.55 4505th 4818 6.5%
2007 15.69 4595th 5113 10.1%
2008 18.96 4403rd 5113 13.9%
2009 13.92 4807th 5193 7.4%
2010 22.54 4422nd 5314 16.8%
2011 23.37 4442nd 5377 17.4%
2012 18.74 4724th 5390 12.4%
2013 27.40 4247th 5530 23.2%
2015 17.02 4911th 5611 12.5%
2016 11.58 5337th 5614 4.9%
2017 12.83 5296th 5692 7.0%
2018 14.05 5177th 5662 8.6%
2019 15.43 5209th 5789 10.0%
2022 17.17 5139th 5883 12.6%
2023 14.64 5354th 5874 8.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leo Politi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.60 3199th 3246 1.4%
2019 17.92 3252nd 3275 0.7%
2022 19.75 3213th 3311 3.0%
2023 22.66 3014th 3250 7.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leo Politi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.97 1907th 2420 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leo Politi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.42 4457th 5084 12.3%
2019 23.00 4362nd 5173 15.7%
2022 24.94 4252nd 5264 19.2%
2023 19.69 4727th 5374 12.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Leo Politi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.88 4858th 5413 10.3%
2019 13.81 5101st 5492 7.1%
2022 17.15 4978th 5635 11.7%
2023 14.85 5158th 5617 8.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Leo Politi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.80 1975th 2128 7.2%
2019 21.62 2262nd 2585 12.5%
2022 20.59 1985th 2227 10.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Leo Politi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.91 5035th 5431 7.3%
2019 18.58 4781st 5510 13.2%
2022 18.73 4844th 5663 14.5%
2023 15.60 5115th 5650 9.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leo Politi Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.47 4219th 4830 12.7%
2019 21.72 4253rd 4963 14.3%
2022 24.93 4122nd 5084 18.9%
2023 21.10 4409th 5098 13.5%
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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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, January 17, 2020

Open Quote This school needs to get it together and concentrate more on academics and less on social issues. Instead of concentrating on solving its problems personnel is shifted around consistently resulting in increased low scores and lack of accountability. They also need to be more inclusive and diverse to succeed and raise their test scores and grades. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Leo Politi Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 5 10 25 620 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1993 5 9 49 758 1 n/a n/a 0 822
1994 3 10 36 755 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1995 3 18 42 877 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1996 3 18 42 877 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1997 2 6 38 891 1 n/a n/a 0 938
1998 2 15 34 986 2 n/a n/a 0 1039
1999 1 12 30 1050 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
2000 0 16 35 1112 0 n/a n/a 0 1163
2001 3 12 29 1137 0 n/a n/a 0 1181
2002 7 8 44 1151 1 n/a n/a 0 1211
2003 7 8 44 1151 1 n/a n/a 0 1211
2004 12 8 39 1059 1 n/a n/a 0 1119
2005 10 5 30 999 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
2006 11 3 20 903 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2007 6 3 22 842 0 n/a n/a 6 879
2008 5 7 13 784 n/a n/a n/a 0 809
2009 3 4 9 742 0 0 4 0 762
2010 3 7 10 723 2 0 1 0 746
2011 3 8 22 681 1 0 1 0 716
2012 2 5 14 669 2 0 4 0 696
2013 1 3 8 699 2 0 0 0 713
2014 2 16 11 706 1 1 0 0 737
2015 6 20 9 691 1 1 4 0 732
2016 6 20 13 707 1 1 4 0 752
2017 9 17 14 692 1 1 1 0 735
2018 10 22 12 690 1 1 1 0 737
2019 12 15 10 662 0 0 0 0 699
2020 9 16 9 675 0 0 3 0 712
2021 9 15 6 636 0 0 5 0 671
2022 7 14 4 580 0 0 5 0 610
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 572 572

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 Leo Politi Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 660 n/a n/a 95
1993 822 34.5 23.8 95
1994 804 34.5 23.3 94.9
1995 940 37.5 25.1 95
1996 940 37.5 25.1 95
1997 938 38.0 24.7 95
1998 1039 50.5 20.6 95
1999 1093 57.5 19.0 95
2000 1163 60.0 19.4 92.6
2001 1181 62.5 18.9 99.7
2002 1211 63.0 19.2 93.8
2003 1211 63.0 19.2 93.8
2004 1119 55.5 20.2 95.7
2005 1046 53.0 19.7 93.5
2006 937 48.0 19.5 96.1
2007 879 45.0 19.5 91.3
2008 809 48.0 16.9 81.3
2009 762 43.0 16.6 98.3
2010 746 37.0 20.1 98.7
2011 716 n/a n/a 52.1
2012 696 32.0 21.7 n/a
2013 713 32.0 22.2 53.7
2014 737 31.0 23.7 95.4
2015 732 33.0 22.1 96.9
2016 752 33.0 22.7 98.3
2017 735 33.0 22.2 93.5
2018 737 34.0 21.6 96.3
2019 699 35.0 19.9 95.1
2020 712 n/a n/a 96.8
2021 671 32.0 20.9 97.6
2022 610 31.0 19.6 98.2
2023 572 30.0 19.0 97.2

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 Leo Politi Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 660 n/a n/a 95
1993 822 34.5 23.8 95
1994 804 34.5 23.3 94.9
1995 940 37.5 25.1 95
1996 940 37.5 25.1 95
1997 938 38.0 24.7 95
1998 1039 50.5 20.6 95
1999 1093 57.5 19.0 95
2000 1163 60.0 19.4 92.6
2001 1181 62.5 18.9 99.7
2002 1211 63.0 19.2 93.8
2003 1211 63.0 19.2 93.8
2004 1119 55.5 20.2 95.7
2005 1046 53.0 19.7 93.5
2006 937 48.0 19.5 96.1
2007 879 45.0 19.5 91.3
2008 809 48.0 16.9 81.3
2009 762 43.0 16.6 98.3
2010 746 37.0 20.1 98.7
2011 716 n/a n/a 52.1
2012 696 32.0 21.7 n/a
2013 713 32.0 22.2 53.7
2014 737 31.0 23.7 95.4
2015 732 33.0 22.1 96.9
2016 752 33.0 22.7 98.3
2017 735 33.0 22.2 93.5
2018 737 34.0 21.6 96.3
2019 699 35.0 19.9 95.1
2020 712 n/a n/a 96.8
2021 671 32.0 20.9 97.6
2022 610 31.0 19.6 98.2
2023 572 30.0 19.0 97.2

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

Leo Politi Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%
201499.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%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%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201996.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%96.0%
202195.5%0.0%0.9%96.4%98.2%96.4%98.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leo Politi Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,610

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leo Politi 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 5209th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5354th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Leo Politi Elementary)22.617.2
 5.4%
   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 (Leo Politi Elementary)23.423
 0.4%
   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 (Leo Politi Elementary)30.721.7
 9%
   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 (Leo Politi Elementary)25.721.5
 4.2%
   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 (Leo Politi Elementary)3221.3
 10.7%
   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 (Leo Politi Elementary)15.87.3
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Leo Politi Elementary)11.99.1
 2.8%
   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 Students699572
 18.2%
African American150
 100%
American Indian00
Asian100
 100%
Hispanic6620
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White120
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.1%97.2%
 2.1%


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