D. D. Johnston Elementary
Norwalk, CA · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · Grades K-5
2,044th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
D. D. Johnston Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks D. D. Johnston Elementary 2,044th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2015 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
D. D. Johnston Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 147 students tested
D. D. Johnston Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 361 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.9% | 88.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 3.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near D. D. Johnston Elementary
Typical home value $763K in zip 90650 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near D. D. Johnston Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4New River ElementaryNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 0.4 mi away3,819th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 8Julia B. Morrison ElementaryNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 0.5 mi away1,174th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 66% - 6Loretta Lampton ElementaryNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 0.8 mi away2,373rd of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 3John H. Nuffer ElementaryNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 1 mi away4,274th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 23% - 8William W. Orr ElementaryLittle Lake City Elementary · 1 mi away1,435th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 44% - 5Anna M. Glazier ElementaryNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 1 mi away3,313th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 30% - 7Studebaker ElementaryLittle Lake City Elementary · 1.2 mi away1,732nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 8Paddison ElementaryLittle Lake City Elementary · 1.4 mi away1,287th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is D. D. Johnston Elementary in?
D. D. Johnston Elementary is part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district in Norwalk, California.
Is D. D. Johnston Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks D. D. Johnston Elementary 2,044th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of D. D. Johnston Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, Black 3%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 3% (361 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near D. D. Johnston Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90650 is $763K 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.