Serving 669 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat 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
669 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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 Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#5469 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
14%
5%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School is ranked #5469 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School?
669 students attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 3% 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 20:1, 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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