Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, O'melveny 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 31% (which is lower 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'melveny Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
O'melveny 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 O'melveny Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#4669 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 O'melveny Elementary School's ranking?
O'melveny Elementary School is ranked #4669 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are O'melveny Elementary School often compared to?
O'melveny Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gridley Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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 O'melveny Elementary School?
348 students attend O'melveny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of O'melveny Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'melveny Elementary School?
O'melveny Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does O'melveny Elementary School offer ?
O'melveny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is O'melveny Elementary School part of?
O'melveny Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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