John Kelley Elementary School

About John Kelley Elementary School

John Kelley Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth. The school is named after John Kelley, a prominent Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist.
John Kelley Elementary School offers a comprehensive educational program that focuses on the development of the whole child. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and provides students with a wide range of learning opportunities. The curriculum includes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and physical education. Additionally, the school offers a variety of special programs, including art, music, and technology.
John Kelley Elementary School has a strong commitment to the community and encourages parent involvement. The school hosts a variety of activities and events throughout the year to promote a sense of community and family. The school also has an active PTA that works to support the school and its students.
John Kelley Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Address:	87-163 Center St. Thermal, CA 92274
Phone:	(760) 399-5101
Site:	jkes.cvusd.us
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	498 students

Overview John Kelley Elementary School

John Kelley Elementary School serves 498 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
John Kelley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on John Kelley Elementary School

John Kelley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of John Kelley Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.