Chapman Elementary
Gardena, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-5
1,315th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Chapman Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chapman Elementary 1,315th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2015 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Chapman Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 170 students tested
Chapman Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 375 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.1% | 55.5% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Asian | 11.4% | 18.4% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Black | 18.2% | 13.3% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 10.4% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
Homes near Chapman Elementary
Typical home value $806K in zip 90249 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Chapman Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.4 mi away909th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 63% - 5One Hundred Fifty-Third Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away3,325th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 7Denker Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi away2,237th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 48% - 7Amestoy ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away2,164th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 50% - 10Lincoln ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.1 mi away394th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 78% - 3F. D. Roosevelt ElementaryLawndale Elementary · 1.3 mi away4,216th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 23% - 3Purche Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away4,138th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 29% - 8Mark Twain ElementaryLawndale Elementary · 1.5 mi away1,320th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chapman Elementary in?
Chapman Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Gardena, California.
Is Chapman Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chapman Elementary 1,315th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chapman Elementary?
Hispanic 56%, Asian 18%, Black 13%, Two or more races 10% (375 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chapman Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90249 is $806K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.