Lawndale Elementary
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 42.7 | 6 | 19.5% | 19.6% |
| Middle | 42.8 | 2 | 18.4% | 17.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lawndale Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
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
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
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.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
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.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Twain Elementary Lawndale Elementary Culture First | 56 | 32.9% | 58.4% | -7.4pp | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Lucille J. Smith Elementary Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 48 | 23.7% | 49.5% | -0.3pp | 21.7% | 0.6% |
| 3 | Billy Mitchell Elementary Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 42 | 16.4% | 39.9% | -2.9pp | 22.4% | 0.3% |
| 4 | William Anderson Elementary Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 41 | 22.1% | 44.0% | -7.2pp | 17.7% | 0.3% |
| 5 | William Green Elementary Lawndale Elementary Culture First | 40 | 14.9% | 38.3% | -8.3pp | 15.0% | 0.3% |
| 6 | F. D. Roosevelt Elementary Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 28 | 7.0% | 28.1% | -2.3pp | 27.9% | 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.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Addams Middle Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 45 | 20.1% | 49.8% | -2.6pp | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| 2 | Will Rogers Middle Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 40 | 16.6% | 40.4% | -4.0pp | 18.7% | 1.8% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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- 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
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