Cowan Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Grades K-6
1,398th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Cowan Avenue Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cowan Avenue Elementary 1,398th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2015 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Cowan Avenue Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 192 students tested
Cowan Avenue Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 391 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.7% | 63.2% | ▼ 16.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 18.7% | ▲ 12.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 15.6% | ▲ 15.3 pts | |
| White | 9.1% | 2.6% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.4 pts |
Homes near Cowan Avenue Elementary
Typical home value $1.50M in zip 90045 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cowan Avenue Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9WISH CommunityLos Angeles Unified · 0.4 mi away · charter867th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 61% - 10Kentwood ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away201st of 5,659
ELA 82% · Math 81% - 9Playa del Rey ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away933rd of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 62% - 9Playa Vista ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away816th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 65% - 4Westport Heights ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away3,834th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 29% - 9El Marino ElementaryCulver City Unified · 1.3 mi away567th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 75% - 3Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts MagnetLos Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi away4,387th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 8Goethe International CharterLos Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi away · charter1,531st of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cowan Avenue Elementary in?
Cowan Avenue Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Cowan Avenue Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cowan Avenue Elementary 1,398th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cowan Avenue Elementary?
Black 63%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 16%, White 3% (391 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cowan Avenue Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90045 is $1.50M 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.