Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Overland Avenue Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1931
School Rankings
Overland Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overland Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#18 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overland Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Overland Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Overland Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clover Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Overland Avenue Elementary School?
485 students attend Overland Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Overland Avenue Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Overland Avenue Elementary School?
Overland Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Overland Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Overland Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Overland Avenue Elementary School part of?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Overland Avenue Elementary School located?
Overland Avenue Elementary School is located in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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