Clas Affirmation Elementary School (Closed 2014)

4400 Coliseum St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Clas Affirmation Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(12-13)
30-34%
59%
(12-13)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
1%
56%
Black
99%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Clas Affirmation Elementary School?
268 students attend Clas Affirmation Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Clas Affirmation Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clas Affirmation Elementary School?
Clas Affirmation Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clas Affirmation Elementary School offer ?
Clas Affirmation Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Clas Affirmation Elementary School part of?
Clas Affirmation Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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