Gardena Elementary School
No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Gardena Elementary School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Gardena Elementary School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 680 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 4850th out of 5,423 elementary schools in CA.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 647 West Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,357
- Graduation Rate: 48.8%
- Dropout Rate: 6.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 21.3
- Enrolled Students: 667,870
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 680
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 359 (52.8%)
- Females: 321 (47.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 56 (8.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 549 (80.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 605 (89.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 40 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 21 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic | 603 | 88.7% |
| White | 5 | 0.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 123 | 18.1% |
| 1st Grade | 87 | 12.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 121 | 17.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 103 | 15.1% |
| 4th Grade | 109 | 16.0% |
| 5th Grade | 137 | 20.1% |
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
4.7%
District:
26.9%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree
School:
7.0%
District:
31.9%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 100.0%
Number of Certificated Staff: 43.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 13.0
Average Age
School:
41.1
District:
46.7
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Gardena Elementary School!
Sponsored Links
Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Gardena Elementary School performed on average much worse than most other schools across the state on CST state exams in the following subjects:
- CST English-Language Arts
- CST Mathematics
- CST Science
AYP Results (2010)
Overall AYP Met: No
ELA AYP Met: No
Math AYP Met: No
Program Improvement (PI) Requirement Under NCLB (2010)
First Year PI Requirement was Implemented: 2009-2010
School's Placement Under NCLB: Year 2
CST - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 49.0% | 53.0% |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 48.0% | 53.0% |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 44.0% | 48.0% |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 54.0% | 62.0% |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 57.0% | 63.0% |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 56.0% | 59.0% |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 35.0% | 43.0% |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 34.0% | 44.0% |
| 2008 | 17.0% | 29.0% | 38.0% |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 59.0% | 65.0% |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 60.0% | 64.0% |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 57.0% | 61.0% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 54.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 52.0% | 61.0% |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 63.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 60.0% | 66.0% |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 58.0% | 61.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 48.0% | 58.0% |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 43.0% | 54.0% |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 37.0% | 48.0% |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 55.0% | 61.0% |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 53.0% | 57.0% |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 48.0% | 51.0% |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 41.0% | 49.0% |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 40.0% | 46.0% |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Ambler Avenue Elementary School KG-5 | 500 Students | 0.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Amestoy Elementary School KG-5 | 830 Students | 1.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Denker Avenue Elementary School KG-5 | 784 Students | 1.1 miles away |  5 out of 5 | |
| One Hundred Fifty-Third Street School KG-5 | 478 Students | 1.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Ralph Bunche Elementary School KG-5 | 389 Students | 1.5 miles away | 5 out of 5 | |
| One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary School KG-5 | 776 Students | 1.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Chapman Elementary School KG-5 | 411 Students | 1.8 miles away |  4 out of 5 | |
| One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary School KG-5 | 339 Students | 1.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Bursch Elementary School KG-5 | 439 Students | 1.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Avalon Gardens Elementary School KG-6 | 218 Students | 1.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Gardena Elementary School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Teaching Kids to Deal with Peer Pressure
Parents usually become very concerned when they hear the term "peer pressure." However, peer...
Parents usually become very concerned when they hear the term "peer pressure." However, peer...
When Bad Report Cards Happen to Good Kids
It's mid-term season once again, and semester (or quarter or trimester) grades will be coming out...
It's mid-term season once again, and semester (or quarter or trimester) grades will be coming out...
A Cheat Sheet on Cheating
Senior projects are coming due and finals are coming up. Spring has sprung, and with spring comes...
Senior projects are coming due and finals are coming up. Spring has sprung, and with spring comes...