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Lawndale Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 42.7/100

Lawndale Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 42.7/100 — 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mark Twain Elementary at 56/100, where 32.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,782 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.9
28.1 – 56.0
Avg Exceeded %
19.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary42.7619.5%19.6%
Middle42.8218.4%17.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Lawndale Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
42.7
avg score · 6 schools
Middle
42.8
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Lawndale Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.8.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 27.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.1%, 1.0pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Mark Twain Elementary leads the district at 56 with 32.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Lawndale Elementary

2 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
75.8%
White
3.9%
Asian
4.7%
Black
9.8%
Other
5.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
81%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Lawndale Elementary spends $15,782 per student in current expenditures — $967 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,782
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,949
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 17.6%
$13,416 → $15,782
Spending Efficiency
2.71
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 36%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$70,564–$130,573
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
268
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (6)

Lawndale Elementary has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7 — 1.1 points near the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -4.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Mark Twain Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 32.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Mark Twain Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Culture First
5632.9%58.4%-7.4pp12.7%0.3%
2Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
4823.7%49.5%-0.3pp21.7%0.6%
3Billy Mitchell Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
4216.4%39.9%-2.9pp22.4%0.3%
4William Anderson Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
4122.1%44.0%-7.2pp17.7%0.3%
5William Green Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Culture First
4014.9%38.3%-8.3pp15.0%0.3%
6F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
287.0%28.1%-2.3pp27.9%1.6%

Middle Schools (2)

Lawndale Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.8 — 2.3 points above the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -3.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Jane Addams Middle with a Scope Score of 45 and 20.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Jane Addams Middle
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
4520.1%49.8%-2.6pp16.9%2.2%
2Will Rogers Middle
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
4016.6%40.4%-4.0pp18.7%1.8%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lawndale Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Lawndale Elementary a good school district?
Lawndale Elementary has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7/100, which is 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 19.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Lawndale Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Lawndale Elementary is Mark Twain Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 32.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Lawndale Elementary spend per student?
Lawndale Elementary spends $15,782 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Lawndale Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Lawndale Elementary range from $70,564–$130,573 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.