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330 North Harvard Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004-4412
Summary
Harvard Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 45.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,202/4,657 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,843/4,657 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 249 |
| Low-Income Students | 232 (95.5%) |
| English Learners | 80 (32.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 11.9 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period. Math rose 8.7 points from last year and rose 8.6 points over the full period.
•Math +8.6 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 37.8% to 57.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% 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
3.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 37.8% to 59.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% 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
24.1% 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 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 Harvard Elementary compare within the district?
Harvard Elementary is No. 189 in reading and No. 176 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Harvard Elementary rank in California?
Harvard Elementary ranks No. 2,202 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,843 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 Harvard Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 154 in reading and No. 127 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.7% meet the reading standard and 46.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Harvard Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Harvard Elementary is No. 74 in reading and No. 67 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Harvard Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Harvard Elementary is No. 408 in reading and No. 360 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard ElementaryThis school | 45.0% | 45.5% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 59.0% | 54.0% |
