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#595 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 6% in state

Dominguez Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Carson, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

21250 Santa Fe Ave., Carson, CA 90810

  • Math 42% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Dominguez Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 49% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

82.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dominguez Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,369/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson), 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

$82,222

Median home value

$594,200

Median rent

$1,554/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

57%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Los Cerritos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.0 mi465Compare →
Webster ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9K–51.3 mi497Compare →
Dooley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.4 mi725Compare →
Del Amo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–51.5 mi307Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#80 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dominguez Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dominguez Elementary

Dominguez Elementary is a public elementary school in Carson, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dominguez Elementary

What grades does Dominguez Elementary serve?

Dominguez Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Dominguez Elementary?

Dominguez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dominguez Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dominguez Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dominguez Elementary rank in CA?

Dominguez Elementary ranks #595 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dominguez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dominguez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Dominguez Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dominguez Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dominguez Elementary a charter school?

No, Dominguez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dominguez Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dominguez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dominguez Elementary?

82.1% of students at Dominguez 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
435
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 90810)
35,648
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
37.9
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 90810; 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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