Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Christopher Dena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Christopher Dena Elementary serves the eastern part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families in the zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Christopher Dena Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Christopher Dena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christopher Dena Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#4791 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Dena Elementary School's ranking?
Christopher Dena Elementary School is ranked #4791 out of 9,523 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Christopher Dena Elementary School?
313 students attend Christopher Dena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Christopher Dena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christopher Dena Elementary School?
Christopher Dena Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Christopher Dena Elementary School offer ?
Christopher Dena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Christopher Dena Elementary School part of?
Christopher Dena Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Christopher Dena Elementary School located?
Christopher Dena 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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