8919 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School serves 677 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 99% 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: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School's student population of 677 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
677 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School is 0.32, 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)
18%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
26%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
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Black
17%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

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?

677 students attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% 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 Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School?

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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