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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Forty-Second Street Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 4231 Fourth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90008-3903

(323) 296-7550 · www.42street-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

2/10
#4952
Rank 4952 out of 5,722
Top 87%
English Language Arts2/10 · #5070 · 11th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4463 · 22nd percentile
Science1/10 · #5197 · 7th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Forty-Second Street Elementary sits in the historic South LA neighborhood, a community with deep roots and a strong sense of identity. The school serves families in an area that's seen significant investment and change in recent years, and parents here tend to be closely connected to their local community. While test scores reflect some of the broader challenges facing schools in this part of Los Angeles, families who prioritize a neighborhood school with a tight-knit feel and proximity to the cultural fabric of South LA will find it a familiar and grounded option.

Student Demographics

82 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
52 (63%)
Hispanic
27 (33%)
Other
3 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged72 (88%)
Students with Disabilities18 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

215
Enrollment
14
Teachers (FTE)
15.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
12.1
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 Programs9/10 · #1057 · 83rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found