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Gardena Elementary School

647 W. Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Gardena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
This chart displays total students of Gardena Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Gardena Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gardena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#5734 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gardena Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gardena Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
88%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Gardena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gardena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardena Elementary School's ranking?
Gardena Elementary School is ranked #5734 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gardena Elementary School?
449 students attend Gardena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Gardena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Gardena Elementary School offer ?
Gardena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gardena Elementary School part of?
Gardena Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Gardena Elementary School located?
Gardena Elementary School is located in the Harbor Gateway North neighborhood of Gardena, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Harbor Gateway North.

School Reviews
5   12/8/2022
I JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SCHOOL GREAT WORK!!!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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