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Denker Avenue Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Gardena, California · Los Angeles Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students670
Student:Teacher20.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
Denker Avenue
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
670
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
80%+14.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Denker Avenue Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Gardena, California. The school enrolls 670 students. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLos Angeles Unified
County6037
CityGardena
ZIP90247
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062271002955

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment670

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)