West Athens Elementary
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-5
4,781st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 16%▲ Improving
West Athens Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Athens Elementary 4,781st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 16th in 2025 — improving.
West Athens Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 259 students tested
West Athens Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 557 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.0% | 65.0% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 29.1% | 28.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.2% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near West Athens Elementary
Typical home value $649K in zip 90044 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Athens Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Washington Primary CenterLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away
- 4Woodcrest ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi away3,644th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 7Figueroa Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi away2,183rd of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 48% - 5One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away3,331st of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 34% - 4Cimarron Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away3,564th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 27% - 3One Hundred Eighteenth Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away4,040th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 33% - 5Century Park ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away3,144th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 38% - 1One Hundred Seventh Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away5,129th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Athens Elementary in?
West Athens Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is West Athens Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Athens Elementary 4,781st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Athens Elementary?
Hispanic 65%, Black 28%, Two or more races 5% (557 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Athens Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90044 is $649K 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.