Gardena Elementary
Gardena, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-5
3,854th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 32%▼ Declining
Gardena Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gardena Elementary 3,854th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 32th in 2025 — declining.
Gardena Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 212 students tested
Gardena Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 463 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.2% | 87.7% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 8.6% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Gardena Elementary
Typical home value $753K in zip 90247 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gardena Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Ambler Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi away3,122nd of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 30% - 7Amestoy ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away2,164th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 50% - 7Denker Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away2,237th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 48% - 5One Hundred Fifty-Third Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away3,325th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 7Ralph Bunche ElementaryCompton Unified · 1.4 mi away2,121st of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 45% - 6One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi away2,518th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 42% - 8Chapman ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi away1,315th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 56% - 9One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi away909th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gardena Elementary in?
Gardena Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Gardena, California.
Is Gardena Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gardena Elementary 3,854th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gardena Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, Black 9%, Two or more races 2% (463 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gardena Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90247 is $753K 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.