Aviation Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2026)

5403 West 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

Top 20%

Serving 446 students in grades 3-5, Aviation Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
: Top 20% in CA
: 55% (Top 20%)
: 61% (Top 30%)
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Aviation Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Aviation Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Aviation Elementary School
3	143
4	152
5	151

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Total Students

446 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School
2023	434
2022	442
2021	444
2020	457
2019	457
2018	463
2017	463
2016	457
2015	446

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School
2023	15
2022	16
2021	15
2020	16
2019	16
2018	18
2017	18
2016	17

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 12, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Aviation Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Aviation Elementary School is 0.64, 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.

This School

State Level (CA)

#1770 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School
2023	#1770
2022	#1847
2019	#1478
2018	#1880
2017	#2133
2016	#2251
2015	#2460

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55%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	55%	34%	50%
2022	52%	33%	48%
2019	58%	40%	60%
2018	51%	39%	55%
2017	50%	38%	52%
2016	45%	37%	44%
2015	42%	34%	37%

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61%

47%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2022)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2022	61%	47%	66%
2019	71%	51%	75%
2018	67%	50%	55%
2017	61%	48%	71%
2016	63%	48%	70%
2015	53%	44%	60%

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45-49%

29%

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

21:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	29:1	22:1	25:1
2022	28:1	21:1	25:1
2021	30:1	22:1	26:1
2020	29:1	23:1	25:1
2019	29:1	23:1	25:1
2018	26:1	23:1	24:1
2017	26:1	23:1	24:1
2016	27:1	24:1	23:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2018)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2018	1%	1%
2017	1%	1%

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Asian

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	5%	12%	8%
2022	7%	12%	7%
2021	6%	12%	7%
2020	3%	12%	5%
2019	3%	12%	5%
2018	4%	11%	5%
2017	4%	11%	5%
2016	4%	11%	5%
2015	4%	11%	5%

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Hispanic

56%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	58%	55%	47%
2022	56%	56%	47%
2021	57%	56%	48%
2020	59%	55%	50%
2019	59%	55%	50%
2018	30%	54%	52%
2017	30%	54%	52%
2016	64%	54%	56%
2015	63%	54%	57%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	9%	5%	13%
2022	7%	5%	13%
2021	8%	5%	13%
2020	7%	5%	13%
2019	7%	5%	13%
2018	12%	6%	15%
2017	12%	6%	15%
2016	8%	6%	15%
2015	9%	6%	16%

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White

18%

20%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	18%	21%	22%
2022	18%	21%	22%
2021	16%	22%	21%
2020	20%	23%	22%
2019	20%	23%	22%
2018	43%	24%	20%
2017	43%	24%	20%
2016	15%	24%	17%
2015	17%	24%	16%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	9%	6%	10%
2022	12%	5%	10%
2021	12%	5%	10%
2020	10%	4%	9%
2019	10%	4%	9%
2018	10%	4%	8%
2017	10%	4%	8%
2016	9%	4%	7%
2015	7%	3%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.64

0.63

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	0.62	0.64	0.71
2022	0.64	0.63	0.71
2021	0.63	0.62	0.70
2020	0.60	0.63	0.68
2019	0.60	0.63	0.68
2018	0.71	0.64	0.66
2017	0.71	0.64	0.66
2016	0.56	0.64	0.63
2015	0.57	0.64	0.63

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Eligible for

29%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	25%	51%	24%
2022	26%	51%	23%
2021	28%	53%	25%
2020	29%	52%	27%
2019	29%	52%	27%
2018	28%	49%	28%
2017	28%	49%	28%
2016	28%	50%	27%
2015	28%	50%	27%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Aviation Elementary School	California	Wiseburn Unified School District
2023	3%	8%	3%
2022	9%	7%	8%
2021	6%	6%	5%
2020	10%	7%	7%
2019	10%	7%	7%
2018	14%	9%	12%
2017	14%	9%	12%
2016	14%	9%	13%
2015	12%	9%	12%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Wiseburn Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aviation Elementary School's ranking?

Aviation Elementary School is ranked #1770 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

How many students attend Aviation Elementary School?

446 students attend Aviation Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Aviation Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Aviation Elementary School?

Aviation Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Aviation Elementary School offer ?

Aviation Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5

What school district is Aviation Elementary School part of?

Aviation Elementary School is part of Wiseburn Unified School District.

In what neighborhood is Aviation Elementary School located?

Aviation Elementary School is located in the HollyGlen neighborhood of Hawthorne, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in HollyGlen.

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