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Alvarado Elementary

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 1400 East 20th Street, Long Beach, CA 90806-5757

(562) 591-7477

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8/10
#1544
Rank 1544 out of 5,722
Top 27%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1407 · 75th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1618 · 72nd percentile
Science7/10 · #1864 · 67th percentile

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School Overview

Alvarado Elementary sits in the heart of Long Beach, a city that blends beach-town culture with one of the most diverse urban communities in Southern California. The school holds its own in a competitive LA County landscape, landing in the top quarter of state schools with solid scores across English, math, and science — the kind of balanced performance that reassures families looking for a well-rounded foundation. It's a good fit for parents who want a neighborhood school with real academic substance, set within a city that offers plenty of parks, arts, and community character just outside the school doors.

Student Demographics

186 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
93 (50%)
Asian
51 (27%)
African American
25 (13%)
White
12 (6%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged154 (83%)
Students with Disabilities45 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

390
Enrollment
15
Teachers (FTE)
26:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
19.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #515 · 92nd percentile

266 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found