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Winnetka Avenue Elementary School

8240 Winnetka Ave.
Winnetka, CA 91306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winnetka Avenue 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Best Kept Secret in the Valley
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winnetka Avenue Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
34%
30-34%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winnetka Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School is ranked #6250 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Winnetka Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny Brae Avenue Elementary School, Stanley Mosk Elementary School, Gridley Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Winnetka Avenue Elementary School?
331 students attend Winnetka Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Winnetka Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winnetka Avenue Elementary School?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Winnetka Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Winnetka Avenue Elementary School part of?
Winnetka Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews
5   10/10/2025
Strong academic program; music, dance and theatre programs available; recently renovated facilities; strong leadership; great teachers
- Posted by Administrator - annet

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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