15021 S. Bloomfield Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Dolland Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Dolland Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John Dolland Elementary School is 0.17, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
58%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
57%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
2%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend John Dolland Elementary School?

516 students attend John Dolland Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of John Dolland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John Dolland Elementary School?

John Dolland Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does John Dolland Elementary School offer ?

John Dolland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is John Dolland Elementary School part of?

John Dolland Elementary School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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