Serving 777 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet's student population of 777 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet is 0.74, which is more 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
#100 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet's ranking?
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet is ranked #100 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet often compared to?
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Haynes Charter For Enriched Studies, Pomelo Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet?
777 students attend Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet?
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet offer ?
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet part of?
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
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