Christopher Dena Elementary

Public K-6

 1314 Dacotah St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90023-2707


(323) 269-9222

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2887th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,346 Help


Students who attend Christopher Dena Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hollenbeck Middle
    Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory
High:    Boyle Heights Sci Technical Engr and Math Magnet
    Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High
    Theodore Roosevelt Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Compare Details Christopher Dena Elementary ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 193rd among 487 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christopher Dena Elementary is 19.2, which is the 167th best among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christopher Dena Elementary is $11,346. 255 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Christopher Dena Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Christopher Dena Elementary 2887th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Christopher Dena Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 909th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Christopher Dena Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Christopher Dena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.43 4314th 4809 10.3%
2005 11.93 4533rd 4822 6.0%
2006 15.70 4307th 4818 10.6%
2007 11.27 4859th 5113 5.0%
2008 15.96 4599th 5113 10.1%
2009 13.34 4837th 5193 6.9%
2010 11.36 5096th 5314 4.1%
2011 11.90 5131st 5377 4.6%
2012 13.69 5037th 5390 6.5%
2013 18.27 4855th 5530 12.2%
2015 17.65 4869th 5611 13.2%
2016 24.44 4227th 5614 24.7%
2017 27.66 4033rd 5692 29.1%
2018 19.02 4760th 5662 15.9%
2019 23.16 4527th 5789 21.8%
2022 32.53 3650th 5883 38.0%
2023 43.92 2880th 5848 50.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Christopher Dena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.05 3237th 3246 0.3%
2019 24.74 2886th 3275 11.9%
2022 50.98 1143rd 3311 65.5%
2023 32.54 2345th 3240 27.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christopher Dena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.86 3920th 5084 22.9%
2019 35.15 3496th 5173 32.4%
2022 48.24 2383rd 5264 54.7%
2023 58.40 1843rd 5355 65.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Christopher Dena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.28 4293rd 5413 20.7%
2019 28.41 3947th 5492 28.1%
2022 34.08 3408th 5635 39.5%
2023 40.68 2971st 5595 46.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Christopher Dena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.76 4910th 5431 9.6%
2019 18.06 4814th 5510 12.6%
2022 32.24 3593rd 5663 36.6%
2023 46.39 2651st 5627 52.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Christopher Dena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.17 3751st 4830 22.3%
2019 33.20 3459th 4963 30.3%
2022 46.82 2403rd 5084 52.7%
2023 60.73 1621st 5079 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Christopher Dena Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 9 15 1029 0 n/a n/a 0 1055
1989 4 5 14 1049 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
1990 4 3 10 1056 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
1991 7 6 12 1034 0 n/a n/a 0 1059
1992 3 5 14 1045 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
1993 3 7 13 1031 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
1994 3 6 12 1019 0 n/a n/a 0 1040
1995 1 3 6 975 1 n/a n/a 0 986
1996 1 3 6 975 1 n/a n/a 0 986
1997 0 3 3 1026 0 n/a n/a 0 1032
1998 0 4 1 1031 1 n/a n/a 0 1037
1999 0 3 1 972 1 n/a n/a 0 977
2000 1 2 1 964 1 n/a n/a 0 969
2001 1 0 2 1014 1 n/a n/a 0 1018
2002 3 12 2 956 2 n/a n/a 0 975
2003 3 12 2 956 2 n/a n/a 0 975
2004 3 4 1 981 1 n/a n/a 0 990
2005 2 1 1 937 0 n/a n/a 0 941
2006 0 0 3 736 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2007 0 0 1 626 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2008 1 n/a 2 587 n/a n/a n/a 0 590
2009 1 0 3 646 2 0 0 0 652
2010 1 2 3 559 0 0 1 0 566
2011 3 3 2 509 0 0 1 0 518
2012 2 3 1 474 0 0 2 0 482
2013 1 4 1 439 0 0 0 0 445
2014 2 5 1 455 0 0 0 0 463
2015 3 15 1 465 0 0 0 0 484
2016 4 11 1 457 0 0 1 0 474
2017 4 9 1 463 0 0 0 0 477
2018 6 6 3 438 0 0 0 0 453
2019 3 10 2 433 0 0 0 0 448
2020 6 8 3 414 0 0 2 0 433
2021 4 5 2 401 0 0 0 0 412
2022 4 7 2 361 0 0 1 0 375
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 384 384

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Christopher Dena Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1055 44.0 23.9 n/a
1989 1072 44.0 24.3 n/a
1990 1073 44.0 24.3 n/a
1991 1059 44.0 24.0 n/a
1992 1067 44.7 23.8 87.3
1993 1054 43.0 24.5 95
1994 1040 39.5 26.3 95
1995 986 38.2 25.8 94.9
1996 986 38.2 25.8 94.9
1997 1032 42.5 24.3 95
1998 1037 50.5 20.5 94.9
1999 977 52.0 18.8 95
2000 969 48.0 20.2 99.7
2001 1018 52.5 19.4 97.5
2002 975 51.0 19.1 96
2003 975 51.0 19.1 96
2004 990 49.0 20.2 92
2005 941 49.0 19.2 92.2
2006 739 38.0 19.4 92.3
2007 627 33.0 19.0 96
2008 590 31.6 18.7 47.3
2009 652 32.0 18.6 95.9
2010 566 27.0 20.9 94.2
2011 518 n/a n/a 46.5
2012 482 20.0 24.1 n/a
2013 445 17.0 26.1 53.5
2014 463 19.0 24.3 91.8
2015 484 20.0 24.2 87.2
2016 474 20.0 23.7 96.2
2017 477 21.0 22.7 94.3
2018 453 20.0 22.6 96.7
2019 448 20.0 22.4 94.2
2020 433 n/a n/a 96.5
2021 412 19.0 21.6 98.1
2022 375 20.0 18.7 98.1
2023 384 20.0 19.2 97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Christopher Dena Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1055 44.0 23.9 n/a
1989 1072 44.0 24.3 n/a
1990 1073 44.0 24.3 n/a
1991 1059 44.0 24.0 n/a
1992 1067 44.7 23.8 87.3
1993 1054 43.0 24.5 95
1994 1040 39.5 26.3 95
1995 986 38.2 25.8 94.9
1996 986 38.2 25.8 94.9
1997 1032 42.5 24.3 95
1998 1037 50.5 20.5 94.9
1999 977 52.0 18.8 95
2000 969 48.0 20.2 99.7
2001 1018 52.5 19.4 97.5
2002 975 51.0 19.1 96
2003 975 51.0 19.1 96
2004 990 49.0 20.2 92
2005 941 49.0 19.2 92.2
2006 739 38.0 19.4 92.3
2007 627 33.0 19.0 96
2008 590 31.6 18.7 47.3
2009 652 32.0 18.6 95.9
2010 566 27.0 20.9 94.2
2011 518 n/a n/a 46.5
2012 482 20.0 24.1 n/a
2013 445 17.0 26.1 53.5
2014 463 19.0 24.3 91.8
2015 484 20.0 24.2 87.2
2016 474 20.0 23.7 96.2
2017 477 21.0 22.7 94.3
2018 453 20.0 22.6 96.7
2019 448 20.0 22.4 94.2
2020 433 n/a n/a 96.5
2021 412 19.0 21.6 98.1
2022 375 20.0 18.7 98.1
2023 384 20.0 19.2 97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201288.0%0.0%0.0%13.0%88.0%98.0%100.0%88.0%90.0%
201396.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201595.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%97.0%100.0%100.0%95.0%95.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201991.0%0.0%4.0%91.0%97.0%≥98.0%91.0%93.0%
202095.1%1.2%1.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Christopher Dena Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,346

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Christopher Dena Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4527th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2880th of 5848 Elementary schools
 29%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Christopher Dena Elementary)18.542.9
 24.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Christopher Dena Elementary)16.451.4
 35%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Christopher Dena Elementary)31.524
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Christopher Dena Elementary)21.940
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Christopher Dena Elementary)48.530.3
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Christopher Dena Elementary)28.827.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Christopher Dena Elementary)12.315.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Christopher Dena Elementary)35.950
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Christopher Dena Elementary)28.138.5
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448384
 14.3%
African American100
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic4330
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.2%97.9%
 3.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Christopher Dena Elementary.

Christopher Dena Elementary ranks 2887th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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