A
Very Good
86/100

One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 2100 West 156th St., Gardena, CA 90249
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in California
Growth
B
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 57th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
21.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%83/1001.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%57/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 63rd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +24 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+19 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+15 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black75%55%reading +44 pts, math +35 pts99th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%47%reading +23 pts, math +19 pts89th percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +16 pts, math +20 pts95th percentile (list)
Low-income62%47%reading +24 pts, math +19 pts90th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2100 West 156th St.
City Gardena
ZIP Code 90249
District 0622710
NCES School ID 062271003241
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90249

Understanding the community around One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,125
Per Capita Income $34,917
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%
High School or Higher 79.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $643,900
Median Rent $1,523
Owner-Occupied 60.2%
Renter-Occupied 39.8%
View full data for ZIP 90249 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 90249 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 90249 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 39.6%
Black 31.8%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More Races 10.9%
White 5.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 16.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary?
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary?
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1.
What grades does One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary serve?
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary receive per student?
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary receives $25,877 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary in 90249 ▼
Avg Home Value
$809,854
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,159
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
39.8%

Other Schools in 90249

View all schools and real estate data for 90249 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026