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2401 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057-3304
Summary
Charles White Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
46.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,444/4,657 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,774/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 233 |
| Low-Income Students | 230 (98.7%) |
| English Learners | 106 (45.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.3 points from last year and rose 11.0 points over the full period. Math fell 3.6 points from last year and rose 12.6 points over the full period.
•Math +12.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.3% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,444 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 25.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.6% to 51.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 4 schools for reading and 4 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 1–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Charles White Elementary compare within the district?
Charles White Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 1–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Charles White Elementary rank in California?
Charles White Elementary ranks No. 2,444 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,774 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Charles White Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 7 1–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.0% meet the reading standard and 46.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Charles White Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Charles White Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 1–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Charles White Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Charles White Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 1–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 1–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Charles White ElementaryThis school | 46.1% | 42.6% |
| Hooper Avenue Elementary | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences | 67.9% | 61.4% |
