Denker Avenue Elementary

denkeravees.lausd.org

670 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Denker Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Gardena, California, and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment for personal and social growth. The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating district-wide curriculum standards with programs designed to meet the specific needs of its local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Denker Avenue Elementary strives to create a sense of community through active engagement with parents and local stakeholders. The school utilizes various resources provided by LAUSD to offer student support services, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured learning environment. By focusing on holistic development, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and character building, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the transition to middle school and beyond.

670

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denker Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	417
Black	46
Asian	109
Two or More	82
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
417 (62.2%)
Asian
109 (16.3%)
Two or More
82 (12.2%)
Black
46 (6.9%)
White
13 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)327-9420
Website:	http://denkeravees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 178

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 102