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Harry Wirtz Elementary

Paramount Unified · Los Angeles County · 8535 Contreras Street, Paramount, CA 90723-4378

(562) 602-8068

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4/10
#3667
Rank 3667 out of 5,722
Top 64%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3592 · 37th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3813 · 33rd percentile
Science4/10 · #3415 · 39th percentile

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School Overview

Paramount is a working-class city in the southeast corner of Los Angeles County, the kind of community where families put down roots and neighbors know each other by name. Harry Wirtz Elementary sits in that fabric, serving a predominantly Latino community with a strong sense of place and belonging. Families who value a tight-knit school environment and are willing to invest in supplementing academics at home will find Wirtz a comfortable, community-grounded fit.

Student Demographics

201 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
181 (90%)
African American
14 (7%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners67 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged195 (97%)
Students with Disabilities30 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

421
Enrollment
20.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23
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 Programs7/10 · #2230 · 63rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found