Excellent
#358 of 9,533 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Dorris Place Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
2225 Dorris Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90031
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Los Angeles
#83 of 563
public schools
California elementary schools
#274 of 5,817
In district
#118 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.5 / 10
Exceptional
About Dorris Place Elementary
Dorris Place Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 238 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.3th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.
Students demonstrate 49% proficiency in math, 10 points above the state average and 63% in reading/language arts, 18 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $62,119, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large city setting.
Score Breakdown
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
Data not available for this school
View breakdown
Dorris Place Elementary — Students at Dorris Place Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 12 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: 8.6/10.
How Dorris Place Elementary Compares
See how Dorris Place Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has improved from 47% (2019) to 49.02% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 62% (2019) to 62.38% (2024).
Location
2225 Dorris Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dorris Place Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Solano Avenue Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Allesandro Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Aragon Avenue Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,119
Median Home Value
$758,500
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
Population
36,881
College Educated
24.2%
Homeownership
31.4%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
38.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Dorris Place Elementary has a median household income of $62,119. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $758,500, with a median rent of $1,487/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.7%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Central Elementary Baldwin Park, CA | 8.8 |
| Cimarron Avenue Elementary Hawthorne, CA | 8.8 |
| City Terrace Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.8 |
| Clairemont Canyons Academy San Diego, CA | 8.8 |
| Dos Caminos Elementary Camarillo, CA | 8.8 |
| Hidden Valley Elementary San Anselmo, CA | 8.8 |
Compare Dorris Place Elementary with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Sierra Vista ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.8/10 +1.0 vs Dorris Place Elementary
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Third Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.6/10 +0.8 vs Dorris Place Elementary
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Charles H. Kim ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.6/10 +0.8 vs Dorris Place Elementary
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Fifty-Fourth Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.5/10 +0.7 vs Dorris Place Elementary
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Hoover Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.5/10 +0.7 vs Dorris Place Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dorris Place Elementary
What grades does Dorris Place Elementary serve?
Dorris Place Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dorris Place Elementary?
Dorris Place Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorris Place Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorris Place Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorris Place Elementary rank in CA?
Dorris Place Elementary is ranked #358 out of 9,533 schools in CA.
What is Dorris Place Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorris Place Elementary has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dorris Place Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Dorris Place Elementary has 48.6% math proficiency and 63.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Dorris Place Elementary a charter school?
No, Dorris Place Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorris Place Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dorris Place Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorris Place Elementary?
85.7% of students at Dorris Place 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.
Explore More Schools
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 47 Car-Dependent
- Transit Score
- 46 Some Transit
- Bike Score
- 56 Bikeable
- City Safety
- High (2,223/100K)
Powered by 
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Los Angeles). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 222-9185
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #118 of 769
Compare This School
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyRelated reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.