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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary

ABC Unified · Los Angeles County · 21314 Claretta Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90715-2301

(562) 229-7885 · www.melbournees.us

4/10
#3584
Rank 3584 out of 5,722
Top 63%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3566 · 38th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4062 · 29th percentile
Science6/10 · #2633 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ella P. Melbourne Elementary sits in the quiet, tree-lined residential streets of Lakewood, a mid-century suburb of LA County where neighbors still know each other's names and kids walk to school. The school draws families who value a stable, community-rooted environment, and its stronger science scores suggest some bright spots worth exploring beyond the headline numbers. It's a solid fit for families planting roots in this affordable, family-friendly corner of the South Bay-adjacent suburbs who want a neighborhood school with a genuine local feel.

Student Demographics

180 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
161 (89%)
African American
4 (2%)
Other
15 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners67 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged170 (94%)
Students with Disabilities40 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

338
Enrollment
17.8
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.5
Administrators (FTE)
23.9
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 Programs9/10 · #814 · 87th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found