Enrollment
303
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STEM PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT·NCES 060204514315
STEM Preparatory Elementary
1374 West 35th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007 · (323) 998-0950 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL303 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.3:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
247 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 67 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 37 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 50 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 51 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 46 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (67) is 46% larger than its 5th grade class (46).
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Schools most like STEM Preparatory Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEM Preparatory Elementary this school | 303 | 81.5% | N/A |
| Towne Avenue Elementary Carson | 288 | 81.6% | 46.4% |
| Lincoln Elementary Richmond | 339 | 85.5% | 7.2% |
| Michael D'Arcy Elementary Fontana | 336 | 78.3% | 28.1% |
| Washington Elementary Compton | 268 | 87.7% | 42.1% |
| Normal Heights Elementary San Diego | 275 | 85.8% | 53.0% |
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 STEM Preparatory Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 303 | #4,736 of 5,915 | #1,053 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.3:1 | #3,227 of 5,352 | #774 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.5% | #3,772 of 5,354 | #687 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.5% | #2,030 of 5,625 | #662 of 1,276 |
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
303
-10 (-3%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.3:1
was 20.9:1
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 | 303 | 13 | 23.3:1 | 82% (247) |
| 2023-24 | 319 | 15 | 21.3:1 | 87% (279) |
| 2022-23 | 325 | 16.6 | 19.6:1 | 82% (267) |
| 2020-21 | 313 | 15 | 20.9:1 | 92% (287) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for STEM Preparatory Elementary.
About STEM Preparatory Elementary
STEM Preparatory Elementary is a small elementary school for students in Los Angeles, California. The school counts 303 students across kindergarten through 5. The school's enrollment is 35% smaller than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
Federal records list STEM Preparatory Elementary District as the district for STEM Preparatory Elementary.
A majority of students at STEM Preparatory Elementary, 80%, are Hispanic. The remaining shares are 16% Black. Los Angeles County as a whole is about 48% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. The chance that two students picked at random at STEM Preparatory Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 34%.
With 13 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at STEM Preparatory Elementary was 23.3:1. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is lower than this school's figure. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 82%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Los Angeles County is 70%.
Los Angeles County census figures show that median household income is about $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. A total of 2,244 public schools operate in Los Angeles County, serving about 1,265,907 students.
The closest other public school is Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary, about 0.2 miles away. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is City: Large, or inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. STEM Preparatory Elementary is run as a public charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count dropped from 313 to 303. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 20.9:1 to 23.3:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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
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Frequently asked questions
About STEM Preparatory ElementaryHow many students attend STEM Preparatory Elementary?
STEM Preparatory Elementary enrolls approximately 303 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does STEM Preparatory Elementary serve?
STEM Preparatory Elementary serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at STEM Preparatory Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at STEM Preparatory Elementary is approximately 23.3:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at STEM Preparatory Elementary?
At STEM Preparatory Elementary, the student body is approximately 2% White, 80% Hispanic, 16% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is STEM Preparatory Elementary public or private?
STEM Preparatory Elementary is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by STEM Preparatory Elementary District.
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