Christopher Dena Elementary School

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Christopher Dena Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to 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).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 24%
Reading Proficiency
: 34%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Christopher Dena Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

412 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Christopher Dena Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Christopher Dena Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Christopher Dena 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

24%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Christopher Dena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

34%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Christopher Dena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

97%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Christopher Dena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Christopher Dena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

94%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Christopher Dena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Christopher Dena Elementary School?

412 students attend Christopher Dena Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Christopher Dena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 24%
Reading Proficiency
: 34%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education