Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, City Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
City Terrace Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
City Terrace Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Terrace Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2882 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
City Terrace Elementary School is ranked #2882 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are City Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
City Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend City Terrace Elementary School?
313 students attend City Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of City Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of City Terrace Elementary School?
City Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does City Terrace Elementary School offer ?
City Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is City Terrace Elementary School part of?
City Terrace Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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