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Betty Plasencia Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1321 Cortez Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026-5622

(213) 250-7450 · www.plasenciaes-steammagnet.org

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5/10
#3402
Rank 3402 out of 5,722
Top 59%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3454 · 40th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3153 · 45th percentile
Science4/10 · #3848 · 31st percentile

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School Overview

Betty Plasencia Elementary sits in the heart of Silver Lake and Echo Park, two of LA's most vibrant and creatively charged neighborhoods, where murals line the streets and a strong sense of community identity runs deep. The school draws from a diverse, working-class to middle-class mix of families who are rooted in the area and invested in their local public schools. Academic scores land in the mid-range for California, so families who prioritize neighborhood connection and cultural richness alongside solid foundational learning will feel most at home here.

Student Demographics

194 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
164 (85%)
African American
10 (5%)
White
6 (3%)
Filipino
6 (3%)
Asian
3 (2%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (41%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged184 (95%)
Students with Disabilities32 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

411
Enrollment
20.5
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
15.9
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 · #68 · 99th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found