Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dolores Huerta 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 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-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dolores Huerta Elementary serves the east part of Los Angeles, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the nearest boundary about 0.4 miles away and the furthest edge reaching up to 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dolores Huerta Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Si Se Puede!
School Rankings
Dolores Huerta 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 Dolores Huerta 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
#5831 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolores Huerta Elementary School's ranking?
Dolores Huerta Elementary School is ranked #5831 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dolores Huerta Elementary School often compared to?
Dolores Huerta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelso (William H.), Dolores Huerta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dolores Huerta Elementary School?
321 students attend Dolores Huerta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dolores Huerta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dolores Huerta Elementary School?
Dolores Huerta Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dolores Huerta Elementary School offer ?
Dolores Huerta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dolores Huerta Elementary School part of?
Dolores Huerta Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dolores Huerta Elementary School located?
Dolores Huerta 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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