Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sixty-first Street 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sixty-first Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sixty-first Street Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
541 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sixty-first Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sixty-first Street Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7932 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sixty-first Street Elementary School's ranking?
Sixty-first Street Elementary School is ranked #7932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sixty-first Street Elementary School often compared to?
Sixty-first Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Street Elementary School, Maple Primary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sixty-first Street Elementary School?
541 students attend Sixty-first Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sixty-first Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sixty-first Street Elementary School?
Sixty-first Street Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sixty-first Street Elementary School offer ?
Sixty-first Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sixty-first Street Elementary School part of?
Sixty-first Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sixty-first Street Elementary School located?
Sixty-first Street Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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