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What's something King Elementary does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
598
Elementary
DISTRICT 562 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LONG BEACH UNIFIED·NCES 062250002731
King Elementary
145 East Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805 · (562) 428-1232 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL598 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
23.5:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.0:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
457 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 120 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 89 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 105 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 95 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 96 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 93 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (120) is 29% larger than its 5th grade class (93).
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
30.9%
CA avg 49.1% . +7.9pp since 2014
Math
26.4%
CA avg 37.7% . +3.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 26 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 8 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 10.4% | 20.5% | 24.1% | 45.0% |
| Math | 9.6% | 16.8% | 32.1% | 41.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| 2023-24 | 30.1% | 26.2% |
| 2022-23 | 33.0% | 27.3% |
| 2021-22 | 33.5% | 21.7% |
| 2020-21 | N/A | 16.4% |
| 2018-19 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| 2017-18 | 46.1% | 42.8% |
| 2016-17 | 44.3% | 36.0% |
| 2015-16 | 33.0% | 32.0% |
| 2014-15 | 23.0% | 23.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
28.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
34.8%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 28% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 35% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like King Elementary
King Elementary's state test result (28.4% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Elementary this school | 598 | 76.4% | 28.4% |
| Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale | 573 | 77.7% | 23.7% |
| Mesquite Elementary Palmdale | 582 | 79.0% | 23.4% |
| Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale | 627 | 77.4% | 40.6% |
| Grand Terrace Elementary Grand Terrace | 654 | 79.8% | 24.5% |
| Cimarron Elementary Palmdale | 497 | 77.9% | 22.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where King Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 28.4% | #3,707 of 5,151 | #927 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.4% | #3,610 of 5,172 ▼ 123 | #925 of 1,129 ▼ 57 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 30.9% | #3,885 of 5,172 ▼ 108 | #950 of 1,129 ▼ 50 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.0pp | #3,015 of 5,116 | #744 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 598 | #1,421 of 5,915 | #275 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.5:1 | #3,365 of 5,352 | #800 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.9% | #3,854 of 5,354 | #714 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.4% | #2,504 of 5,625 | #776 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.3% | #1,395 of 3,837 | #486 of 947 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
598
-97 (-14%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 838
Student : Teacher
23.5:1
was 24.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 598 | 25.5 | 23.5:1 | 76% (457) |
| 2023-24 | 583 | 24 | 24.3:1 | 77% (451) |
| 2022-23 | 631 | 25.8 | 24.4:1 | 68% (428) |
| 2020-21 | 695 | 28 | 24.8:1 | 82% (568) |
| 2017-18 | 750 | 26 | 28.9:1 | 82% (616) |
| 2015-16 | 753 | 29 | 26.0:1 | 93% (704) |
| 2010-11 | 837 | N/A | N/A | 96% (806) |
| 2000-01 | 1,152 | 66 | 17.4:1 | 93% (1,076) |
| 1990-91 | 838 | 31 | 27.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for King Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (750 to 598); teachers down 2% (26 to 25.5).
About King Elementary
King Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school in Long Beach, California, (ZIP code 90805). It covers kindergarten through 5, with a total enrollment of 598 students. Enrollment is 29% higher than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Long Beach Unified operates 82 schools. Combined enrollment is 62,255 students.
King Elementary's enrollment is 82% Hispanic. The school is also 12% Black, 3% Asian, and 2% multiracial. That is higher than the 48% Hispanic share among all Los Angeles County residents. King Elementary's diversity index is 32%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 23.5 students per teacher and 25.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has more students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. About 76% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.
The model predicts 34.8% for a school in California with King Elementary's free or reduced-price lunch share. King Elementary posts 28.4%.
Among Los Angeles County residents, the median household income is $90,112, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Besides King Elementary, Los Angeles County has 2,243 other public schools.
Nearest public school: Powell Academy for Success, about 0.8 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. Compared with its nearest neighbors, King Elementary ranks 6th of 8 on average proficiency.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Large.
King Elementary's enrollment dropped from 695 in 2020-21 to 598 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 24.8:1 to 23.5:1.
Topics for discussion here include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Long Beach Unified
- Polytechnic HighHigh · 3,890 students
- Millikan HighHigh · 3,408 students
- Wilson HighHigh · 3,349 students
- Lakewood HighHigh · 2,305 students
- Jordan HighHigh · 2,272 students
- Cabrillo HighHigh · 1,652 students
Other schools in Long Beach
- Polytechnic HighHigh · 3,890 students
- Millikan HighHigh · 3,408 students
- Wilson HighHigh · 3,349 students
- Jordan HighHigh · 2,272 students
- Cabrillo HighHigh · 1,652 students
- Hughes MiddleMiddle · 1,214 students
Other King Elementary schools
15 other US public schools in 13 states are named King Elementary. King Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 16.
- King ElementaryStockton, CA · 942 students
- King ElementaryFresno, CA · 566 students
- King Elementary SchoolDorchester, MA · 464 students
- KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLVAN BUREN, AR · 437 students
- King Elementary SchoolLancaster, PA · 413 students
Nearby schools
- Powell Academy for Success0.8 mi · 706
- Emerson Elementary0.9 mi · 544
- Kelly Elementary0.9 mi · 685
- Jordan High1.0 mi · 2,272
- Compton High1.0 mi · 1,438
- Hamilton Middle1.3 mi · 748
Frequently asked questions
About King ElementaryHow large is King Elementary?
King Elementary enrolls approximately 598 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does King Elementary serve?
King Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does King Elementary have?
King Elementary employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at King Elementary?
At King Elementary, the student body is approximately 1% White, 82% Hispanic, 12% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is King Elementary public or private?
King Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Long Beach Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.