Denker Avenue Elementary School serves 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 44%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denker Avenue Elementary School's student population of 656 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denker Avenue Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Denker Avenue Elementary School?
656 students attend Denker Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Denker Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
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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