Christopher Dena Elementary
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-6
3,498th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
Christopher Dena Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Christopher Dena Elementary 3,498th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2015 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
Christopher Dena Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 194 students tested
Christopher Dena Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 337 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.3% | 95.3% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Christopher Dena Elementary
Typical home value $639K in zip 90023 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Christopher Dena Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary CenterLos Angeles Unified · 0.4 mi away
- 4Sunrise ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away3,576th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 3Lorena Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away4,377th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 27% - 4KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory CharterLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away · charter3,689th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 8KIPP Promesa PrepLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away · charter1,294th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 63% - 6Euclid Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away2,478th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 43% - 7Soto Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away2,063rd of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 46% - 7First Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi away2,157th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Christopher Dena Elementary in?
Christopher Dena Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Christopher Dena Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Christopher Dena Elementary 3,498th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Christopher Dena Elementary?
Hispanic 95%, Black 3% (337 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Christopher Dena Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90023 is $639K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.