Alondra Elementary School (Closed 2010)

16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
Alondra Elementary School serves 856 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
856 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alondra Elementary School?
856 students attend Alondra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Alondra Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alondra Elementary School?
Alondra Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alondra Elementary School offer ?
Alondra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alondra Elementary School part of?
Alondra Elementary School is part of Paramount Unified School District.

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