Yorkdale Elementary provides education to kindergarten through sixth grade students of the Eagle Rock neighborhood. Situated on a city block at Meridian Street, the campus serves around 250 students each year. The elementary school is also host to the EduCare Foundation summer camp where children are motivated and empowered to become tenderhearted leaders and responsible citizens.
The campus at Yorkdale Elementary promotes a village-like environment where everyone works together to help students achieve their greatest educational development. Promoting a small schoolhouse feel, educators strive to create a stimulating learning environment that encourages progress for every child. Consistent curriculum and student recognition enable students to excel and do their personal best everyday.
At Yorkdale Elementary, children who are accelerated readers can progress even more with the advanced learning resources available to students. The musically inclined students can join the youth voices music program. When children are outside they are encouraged to develop friendships and participate in team activities such as volleyball or basketball. If parents seek to become involved they can participate in the school’s volunteer program, tech talk group meetings or workshop events to help children perform well in school.
The community learning environment, education systems and parent interaction are a few of the ways how Yorkdale Elementary successfully equips students for college and career.
Yorkdale Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-6
5657 Meridian St,
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Danny Balderrama
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
35%
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Math Proficiency
33%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
10
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Full Time Teachers
10
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
10.2%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
3%
State Average
11.2%
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.2%
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Male
48.8%
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Hispanic
87.8%
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White
5.9%
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Filipino
3.4%
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Two or more races
1.5%
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Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/29/2026
Yorkdale is a hidden gem! My daughter started here in TK and is now in 3rd grade. With just under 200 kids, all of the teachers and staff know all of the kids and families by name. The teachers are wonderful and highly collaborative, which has translated into the older students rotating classrooms f...
3/16/2024
Yorkdale is a wonderful and welcoming neighborhood school. Our kids are in kindergarten and 2nd grade, and we have had a great experience here. At Yorkdale, we've found more than just a school - it's become a nurturing home for our children's education. With attentive and experience teachers, small...
3/4/2018
Dissapointing, but expected since it is LAUSD
4/27/2017
TK parent here. Yorkdale is a wonderful neighborhood school. It's seen a lot of changes over the past 100+ years in Highland Park. Highlights: - Great teachers! Experienced, & dedicated- Small class sizes- Large, clean, well-kept campus- Great facilities: music room, library, auditorium, garden area...
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List Price Range
$550K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
62
Average Home Value
$1,108,992
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
63%
Average Household Income
$105,534
% of College Grads
34.4%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,326 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.3%
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- 7th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
York Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Highland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
Tierra de la Culebra Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
Sycamore Grove Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Garvanza Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
San Pascual Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Emery Park
Tagline 1920s architecture near shopping and large employers in Alhambra
Yorkdale Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Los Angeles, CA and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 252 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Yorkdale Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,108,992. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, Franklin Middle School & High School, Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yorkdale Elementary.