Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hancock Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hancock Park Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Park Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1477 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Park Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock Park Elementary School is ranked #1477 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hancock Park Elementary School often compared to?
Hancock Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hancock Park Elementary School?
589 students attend Hancock Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hancock Park Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock Park Elementary School?
Hancock Park Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hancock Park Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hancock Park Elementary School part of?
Hancock Park Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hancock Park Elementary School located?
Hancock Park Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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