D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Forty-Second Street Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4231 Fourth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in California
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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
188
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%3/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% 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 −26 points worse 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 proficiency8% (−40 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−35 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
Black8%3%reading -22 pts, math -20 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -30 pts, math -24 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income8%3%reading -31 pts, math -30 pts0th 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 4231 Fourth Ave.
City Los Angeles
ZIP Code 90008
District 0622710
NCES School ID 062271003016
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90008

Understanding the community around Forty-Second Street Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,880
Per Capita Income $37,574
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $920,700
Median Rent $1,468
Owner-Occupied 31.5%
Renter-Occupied 68.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forty-Second Street Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 58.5%
Hispanic/Latino 34.0%
Two or More Races 5.3%
White 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 188
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forty-Second Street Elementary?
Forty-Second Street Elementary has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Forty-Second Street Elementary?
Forty-Second Street Elementary has 188 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Forty-Second Street Elementary serve?
Forty-Second Street Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forty-Second Street Elementary receive per student?
Forty-Second Street Elementary receives $25,877 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forty-Second Street Elementary in 90008 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,064,721
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,202
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
68.5%

Other Schools in 90008

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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