Excellent
#1572 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Dayton Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
607 North Westmoreland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,572 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#136 of 563
public schools
In district
#176 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Dayton Heights Elementary
Dayton Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Dayton Heights Elementary serves approximately 242 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Dayton Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Dayton Heights Elementary show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
37% of students at Dayton Heights Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Dayton Heights Elementary — Students at Dayton Heights Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Dayton Heights Elementary Compares
See how Dayton Heights Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
607 North Westmoreland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dayton Heights Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Everest Value (rated 9.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Micheltorena Street Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90004 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,655
Median Home Value
$1,457,200
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
Population
58,844
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
16.9%
Avg Commute
31.6 min
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Median Age
36.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dayton Heights Elementary
What grades does Dayton Heights Elementary serve?
Dayton Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dayton Heights Elementary?
Dayton Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Heights Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayton Heights Elementary rank in CA?
Dayton Heights Elementary ranks #1,572 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dayton Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dayton Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton Heights Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dayton Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Dayton Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dayton Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton Heights Elementary?
95.5% of students at Dayton Heights 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (323) 661-3308
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #176 of 769
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