Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Denker Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Denker Avenue Elementary serves the southeast part of Gardena, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denker Avenue Elementary School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
When you Come to School Everyday, Good Things Happen!
School Rankings
Denker Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denker Avenue Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#3691 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denker Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Denker Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3691 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Denker Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Denker Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapman Elementary School, One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Denker Avenue Elementary School?
670 students attend Denker Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Denker Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denker Avenue Elementary School?
Denker Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Denker Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Denker Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Denker Avenue Elementary School part of?
Denker Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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