Denker Avenue Elementary School

1620 W. 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Denker Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
656 students
This chart displays total students of Denker Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Denker Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Denker Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#3675 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Denker Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Denker Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
18%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
63%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Denker Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Denker Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denker Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Denker Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3675 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Denker Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Denker Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapman Elementary School, One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Denker Avenue Elementary School?
656 students attend Denker Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Denker Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Denker Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Denker Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Denker Avenue Elementary School part of?
Denker Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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