Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leland Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leland Street Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Where dragons learn to SOAR!
School Mascot
Dragon
School Rankings
Leland Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leland Street Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4424 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leland Street Elementary School's ranking?
Leland Street Elementary School is ranked #4424 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leland Street Elementary School often compared to?
Leland Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Western Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Leland Street Elementary School?
418 students attend Leland Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Leland Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leland Street Elementary School?
Leland Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leland Street Elementary School offer ?
Leland Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leland Street Elementary School part of?
Leland Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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