Very Good
#2318 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% 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
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,318 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#194 of 563
public schools
In district
#243 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Dorris Place Elementary
Dorris Place Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Dorris Place Elementary serves approximately 238 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Dorris Place Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,318 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Dorris Place Elementary show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Dorris Place 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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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 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: 6.4/10.
How Dorris Place Elementary Compares
See how Dorris Place 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
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. Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Allesandro Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, California Creative Learning Academy (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 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
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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 9.0/10 +1.4 vs Dorris Place Elementary
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Third Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.3/10 +1.7 vs Dorris Place Elementary
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Charles H. Kim ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 8.5/10 +0.9 vs Dorris Place Elementary
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Fifty-Fourth Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 7.4/10 -0.2 vs Dorris Place Elementary
- CompareDorris Place Elementary vs Hoover Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 9.5/10 +1.9 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 ranks #2,318 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dorris Place Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorris Place Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Dorris Place Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorris Place Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
Neighborhood Context
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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
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (323) 222-9185
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #243 of 769
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