Gulf Avenue Elementary

Gulf Avenue Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
828 W L St,  Wilmington, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.7
659 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Gulf Avenue Elementary School is a STEAM-based elementary school in Wilmington that serves a predominately Latino student population. As a magnet school with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics emphasis, Gulf Avenue students are introduced to skills of the future at a very young age. One of the pillars of being a STEAM magnet school is the incorporation of technology into the classroom; Gulf Avenue students have access to digital textbooks and personal devices. Educators believe that when technology is leveraged, students are better prepared to adapt and embrace skills that will be highly valued in years to come. With about half of the student population speaking English as a second language, the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) aims to meet the needs of their English learners. From one-on-one instruction and customized plans, ELAC helps bridge the curriculum so no student is left behind. A welcoming entrance greets students into Gulf Avenue with oversized trees and green grass, curb appeal that has stood the test of time since the school opened in 1923.

School Details

Head of School
David Kooper
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
28%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
11.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
96.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
White
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/30/2023
The school is one of the worst in the city. The Teacher’s need more training as well as the Principal. My family generation after generation has attended this school for the past 30 years and these past 2 years have been a huge downgrade.
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5.0 parent
12/17/2021
My daughter has attended this school since kindergarten. She’s loved all her teachers so far and enjoys going to school everyday.
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5.0 teacher
5/6/2019
My experience as a teacher at this school has been excellent.
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5.0 other
10/8/2017
Gulf Avenue is. Wonderful school that cares about their kids. They help to teach more than academics by teaching kids to swim and ensure that they learn how to be successful in school and in life.
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