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1403 Fairburn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024-6014
Summary
Fairburn Avenue Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
79.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 79.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 183/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 253/4,657 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 466 |
| Low-Income Students | 111 (24.6%) |
| English Learners | 55 (12.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.0 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period.
•Math +0.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 77.0% to 85.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
53.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 97% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 65% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 73.1% to 82.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
70.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 77.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 Fairburn Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Fairburn Avenue Elementary is No. 20 in reading and No. 23 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Fairburn Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Fairburn Avenue Elementary ranks No. 183 of 4,657 in reading and No. 253 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 Fairburn Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 35 in reading and No. 28 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.5% meet the reading standard and 63.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Fairburn Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Fairburn Avenue Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Fairburn Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Fairburn Avenue Elementary is No. 37 in reading and No. 51 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Fairburn Avenue ElementaryThis school | 79.5% | 81.4% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
