Dorris Place Elementary School

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Dorris Place Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dorris Place Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

272 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dorris Place Elementary School is 0.40, 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)

45-49%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dorris Place 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)

60-64%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dorris Place 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

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dorris Place Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

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

Hispanic

76%

56%

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

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Dorris Place 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

70%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dorris Place 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Dorris Place Elementary School?

272 students attend Dorris Place Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Dorris Place Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorris Place Elementary School?

Dorris Place Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Dorris Place Elementary School offer ?

Dorris Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Dorris Place Elementary School part of?

Dorris Place Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education