Esperanza Elementary
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-5
3,675th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
Esperanza Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Esperanza Elementary 3,675th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — improving.
Esperanza Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 322 students tested
Esperanza Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.2% | 95.7% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Esperanza Elementary
Typical home value $582K in zip 90017 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Esperanza Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Camino Nuevo Charter AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 0.1 mi away · charter3,291st of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 36% - 3MacArthur Park Elementary School for the Visual and Performing ArtsLos Angeles Unified · 0.4 mi away4,392nd of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 26% - 5N.E.W. Academy of Science and ArtsLos Angeles Unified · 0.4 mi away · charter2,960th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 34% - –Olympic Primary CenterLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away
- 3Tenth Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away4,474th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 27% - 5Equitas Academy #3 CharterLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away · charter2,967th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 36% - 7Charles White ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away2,163rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 50% - 3Gratts Learning Academy for Young Scholars (GLAYS)Los Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away4,469th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Esperanza Elementary in?
Esperanza Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Esperanza Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Esperanza Elementary 3,675th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Esperanza Elementary?
Hispanic 96%, Black 2%, White 1%, Asian 1% (581 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Esperanza Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90017 is $582K 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.