Dorris Place Elementary School
Tel:
(323)222-9185
- Dorris Place Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Dorris Place Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dorris Place Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dorris Place Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4032 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dorris Place Elementary School is Los Angeles River At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academies (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Studio (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elysian Heights Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Elysian Heights Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 270 students
0.7 miles
1562 Baxter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323)665-6315 0.7 K-6 270 - Los Angeles Aragon Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 339 students
0.8 miles
1118 Aragon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)221-5173 0.8 K-5 339 - Los Angeles Los Angeles River At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academies Grades: 9-12 | 254 students
0.8 miles
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)276-5535 0.8 9-12 254 - Burbank Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (ecals) Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 418 students
0.8 miles
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323)276-5525 0.8 9-12 418 - Los Angeles School Of Hist And Dramatic Arts At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Acads Grades: 9-12 | 312 students
0.8 miles
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)276-5500 0.8 9-12 312
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