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West Athens Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1110 West 119th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044-6504

(323) 756-9114 · www.westathenses-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

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2/10
#5033
Rank 5033 out of 5,722
Top 88%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5172 · 10th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4818 · 16th percentile
Science2/10 · #4554 · 19th percentile

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School Overview

West Athens Elementary sits in a working-class corner of South Los Angeles where tight-knit families put down deep roots and community ties run strong. The school serves a neighborhood that values perseverance, and families here are often looking for a place where their kids feel known and supported rather than lost in the crowd. For parents willing to get involved and advocate closely for their children's academic growth, West Athens can be a foundation worth building on.

Student Demographics

240 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
156 (65%)
African American
69 (29%)
Other
15 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners100 (42%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged235 (98%)
Students with Disabilities28 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

545
Enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16.3
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 Programs5/10 · #3349 · 45th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found