Dayton Heights Elementary
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-5
2,195th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▲ Improving
Dayton Heights Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dayton Heights Elementary 2,195th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2015 to 61th in 2025 — improving.
Dayton Heights Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 120 students tested
Dayton Heights Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 242 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.9% | 90.1% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 9.8% | 5.8% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Dayton Heights Elementary
Typical home value $1.43M in zip 90004 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dayton Heights Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Everest ValueLos Angeles Unified · 0.4 mi away · charter4,116th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 4Lockwood Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away3,659th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 25% - 5Commonwealth Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away2,987th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 8Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away1,213th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 62% - 5Frank del Olmo ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away2,973rd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 37% - 7Alexandria Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away1,918th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 54% - –Lexington Avenue Primary CenterLos Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi away
- 8Micheltorena Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi away1,248th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dayton Heights Elementary in?
Dayton Heights Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Dayton Heights Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dayton Heights Elementary 2,195th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dayton Heights Elementary?
Hispanic 90%, Asian 6%, Black 2%, White 1% (242 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dayton Heights Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90004 is $1.43M 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.