Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School is 0.33, 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)18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gompers, Animo Legacy Charter Middle School, La Salle Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School?
641 students attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School part of?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School located?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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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