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Denker Avenue Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1620 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247-3734

(310) 327-9420 · www.denkerave-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

7/10
#2132
Rank 2132 out of 5,722
Top 37%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2569 · 55th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1821 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #2109 · 62nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, working-class neighborhoods of Gardena — a city with a strong Japanese-American heritage and a tight-knit community feel — Denker Avenue Elementary sits solidly in the middle of the pack but leans a bit stronger in math, which families with an eye toward STEM might appreciate. It draws from a diverse, family-oriented part of the South Bay where the pace is slower than central LA and neighbors tend to stick around for years. For families planting roots in Gardena, Denker offers a stable, grounded school experience in a community that genuinely looks out for its own.

Student Demographics

277 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
176 (64%)
Asian
48 (17%)
African American
19 (7%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
28 (10%)

Key Indicators

English Learners88 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged227 (82%)
Students with Disabilities39 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

670
Enrollment
32
Teachers (FTE)
20.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18.8
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 · #1839 · 70th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found