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D. D. Johnston Elementary

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · Los Angeles County · 13421 South Fairford Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650-3630

(562) 210-3120 · www.ddjohnstonelementary.org

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6/10
#2338
Rank 2338 out of 5,722
Top 41%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2510 · 56th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2549 · 55th percentile
Science7/10 · #1749 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

D. D. Johnston Elementary sits in Norwalk, a working-class community in the southeast corner of Los Angeles County where neighbors tend to know each other and school pride runs deep. The school performs solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores standing out as a genuine strength — a nice perk for curious kids who like hands-on learning. Families looking for a stable, community-rooted school in a neighborhood that's unpretentious and genuinely close-knit will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

146 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
125 (86%)
Asian
4 (3%)
African American
4 (3%)
Filipino
4 (3%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
6 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged114 (78%)
Students with Disabilities33 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

361
Enrollment
18
Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2072 · 66th percentile

143 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found