Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School

8919 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
641 students
This chart displays total students of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#6319 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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.
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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)
n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)
80%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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)
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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)
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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)
96%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox 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 Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School is ranked #6319 out of 9,602 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
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 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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