Very Good
#3316 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
D. D. Johnston Elementary
Elementary School · Norwalk-la Mirada Unified · Norwalk, CA
A Norwalk-la Mirada Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13421 South Fairford Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650
- Math 34% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at D. D. Johnston Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where D. D. Johnston Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,709
Median home value
$616,600
Median rent
$2,014/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Julia B. Morrison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| New Harvest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Saint John of GodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 114 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwalk-la Mirada Unified
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #6 of 25
- District spending per student
- $19,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
D. D. Johnston Elementary is listed in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D. D. Johnston Elementary
D. D. Johnston Elementary is a public elementary school in Norwalk, CA, part of Norwalk-la Mirada Unified, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,316 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D. D. Johnston Elementary
What grades does D. D. Johnston Elementary serve?
D. D. Johnston Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend D. D. Johnston Elementary?
D. D. Johnston Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D. D. Johnston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D. D. Johnston Elementary is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D. D. Johnston Elementary rank in CA?
D. D. Johnston Elementary ranks #3,316 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is D. D. Johnston Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
D. D. Johnston Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at D. D. Johnston Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D. D. Johnston Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is D. D. Johnston Elementary a charter school?
No, D. D. Johnston Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D. D. Johnston Elementary a Title I school?
No, D. D. Johnston Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D. D. Johnston Elementary?
77.6% of students at D. D. Johnston Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (562) 210-3120
- Area population (ZIP 90650)
- 100,808
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90650; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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