At a glance
Reported students
274
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Park Avenue Elementary: 274 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 339
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about Park Avenue Elementary
Park Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Cudahy. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 274 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.4%) and multiracial (2.2%). English learners represent 31.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Park Avenue Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic97.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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274 reported students
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275 reported students
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275 reported students
Playa del Rey Elementary
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272 reported students
Victoria Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
272 reported students
Ramona Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
277 reported students
Public schools near Park Avenue Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens Elementary Elementary · Montebello Unified | KG–05 | 624 | 0.3 mi |
| Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–08 | 1,052 | 0.6 mi |
| Jaime Escalante Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 453 | 1 mi |
| Aspire Firestone Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District | KG–05 | 330 | 1.1 mi |
| Aspire Gateway Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District | KG–05 | 344 | 1.1 mi |
| Teresa Hughes Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 515 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue Elementary
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary serve?
Park Avenue Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary?
Park Avenue Elementary reported 274 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 339 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 274 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Park Avenue Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Avenue Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Park Avenue Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Park Avenue Elementary in?
Park Avenue Elementary is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Avenue Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bell Gardens Elementary (0.3 mi), Ellen Ochoa Learning Center (0.6 mi), Jaime Escalante Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.