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Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
21314 Claretta Ave., Lakewood, CA 90715 · (562) 229-7885 · Part of ABC Unified School District
Students
338
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
92%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 20.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
21314 Claretta Ave., Lakewood
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten72
Grade 152
Grade 227
Grade 346
Grade 449
Grade 545
Grade 647
Enrollment over time
427’20
366’21
335’22
353’23
338’24
Down 20.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 87%Two or more races 6%Asian 4%Black 2%White <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.