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One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 2100 West 156th Street, Gardena, CA 90249-4703

(310) 324-6639 · www.156street-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

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9/10
#860
Rank 860 out of 5,722
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #832 · 85th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #948 · 83rd percentile
Science9/10 · #915 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the quiet residential streets of Gardena, One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary punches well above its weight, landing in the top 15% of California schools with consistently strong scores across English, math, and science. Gardena itself is one of those underrated South Bay communities — close to the coast, ethnically diverse, and with a real neighborhood feel that bigger nearby cities don't always offer. Families looking for a solid, well-rounded public elementary in a community-minded corner of LA County will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

185 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
70 (38%)
African American
62 (34%)
Asian
14 (8%)
White
14 (8%)
Multiple Races
7 (4%)
Filipino
5 (3%)
Other
13 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners27 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged132 (71%)
Students with Disabilities24 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

353
Enrollment
17
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.7
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 Programs8/10 · #1767 · 71st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found