Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Quincy Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quincy Jones Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quincy Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quincy Jones Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6742 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Quincy Jones Elementary School is ranked #6742 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Quincy Jones Elementary School?
239 students attend Quincy Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Quincy Jones Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quincy Jones Elementary School?
Quincy Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Quincy Jones Elementary School offer ?
Quincy Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Quincy Jones Elementary School part of?
Quincy Jones Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Quincy Jones Elementary School located?
Quincy Jones Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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