D. D. Johnston Elementary
Norwalk, CA · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
2,044th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
13421 South Fairford Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3120Official website ↗NCES ID 062769004171Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 147 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 361 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.4% | 88.4% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 3.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 3.4% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $763K in zip 90650 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than D. D. Johnston Elementary
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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.