Is Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary a good school?

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary ranks 3775 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 657 students attended Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary?

Students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Mary McLeod Bethune Middle High : Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex High : Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy High : John C. Fremont Senior High High : Mervyn M. Dymally High High : Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex High : Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Summary:

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 669 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary lags behind the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Spanish Language Arts. However, the school's African American and Hispanic students, as well as its English Language Learner and Special Education students, perform relatively well compared to their peers in the state. Nearby KIPP Empower Academy and KIPP Ignite Academy charter schools outperform Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics, but also face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates.

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.7% to 41.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Charles W. Barrett Elementary and South Park Elementary. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, consistent with the surrounding area. However, the nearby Watts Learning Center demonstrates stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting opportunities for collaboration and improvement within the local community.

Detail:

Public K-6

8919 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003-3718

(323) 565-2960

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3775^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,427

Students who attend Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
High:	Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
	Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy
	John C. Fremont Senior High
	Mervyn M. Dymally High
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	Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
	Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 657

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.0%

African American:

16.0%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary ranks worse than 64.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 318^th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81%), African American (16%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary is 21.1. 351 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary is $9,427. 450 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary 3775^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	18.74	4821^st	5530	12.8%
2015	7.26	5579^th	5611	0.6%
2016	9.43	5476^th	5614	2.5%
2017	18.34	4837^th	5692	15.0%
2018	18.56	4803^rd	5662	15.2%
2019	12.83	5394^th	5789	6.8%
2022	26.94	4150^th	5883	29.5%
2023	34.61	3529^th	5874	39.9%
2024	32.06	3775^th	5862	35.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	19.56	3074^th	3246	5.3%
2019	17.32	3261^st	3275	0.4%
2022	30.62	2558^th	3311	22.7%
2023	34.81	2182^nd	3250	32.9%
2024	38.90	1900^th	3160	39.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.98	1287^th	2420	46.8%
2024	31.20	1753^rd	2634	33.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.79	3927^th	5084	22.8%
2019	19.11	4620^th	5173	10.7%
2022	39.47	3056^th	5264	41.9%
2023	50.79	2314^th	5374	56.9%
2024	42.34	2955^th	5511	46.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	21.06	4446^th	5413	17.9%
2019	14.51	5060^th	5492	7.9%
2022	36.39	3241^st	5635	42.5%
2023	44.95	2707^th	5617	51.8%
2024	33.64	3513^th	5605	37.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.57	1551^st	2128	27.1%
2019	20.91	2300^th	2585	11.0%
2022	36.43	1218^th	2227	45.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.50	4782^nd	5431	11.9%
2019	12.18	5237^th	5510	5.0%
2022	21.05	4617^th	5663	18.5%
2023	27.85	3969^th	5650	29.8%
2024	31.68	3678^th	5636	34.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.83	337^th	700	51.9%
2019	33.86	499^th	747	33.2%
2022	53.05	233^rd	663	64.9%
2023	42.41	331^st	662	50.0%
2024	51.33	232^nd	593	60.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.23	3893^rd	4830	19.4%
2019	18.62	4466^th	4963	10.0%
2022	41.63	2777^th	5084	45.4%
2023	56.32	1871^st	5098	63.3%
2024	48.95	2339^th	5102	54.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	0	161	0	624	0	0	1	0	786
2012	0	184	0	653	0	0	3	0	840
2013	0	205	2	687	1	0	1	0	896
2014	3	190	1	756	2	0	0	0	952
2015	9	163	1	692	1	0	4	0	870
2016	10	179	1	676	0	0	9	0	875
2017	11	186	0	617	0	0	11	0	825
2018	12	152	0	602	0	1	9	0	776
2019	11	158	0	592	0	0	6	0	767
2020	9	159	0	563	0	0	11	0	742
2021	5	115	0	547	0	0	10	0	677
2022	1	115	0	515	0	0	10	0	641
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	669	669
2024	2	105	1	532	0	0	17	0	657

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	786	n/a	n/a	87.9
2012	840	34.0	24.7	99.6
2013	896	36.0	24.8	59
2014	952	39.0	24.4	86
2015	870	39.0	22.3	92.2
2016	875	37.0	23.6	93.6
2017	825	35.0	23.5	90.7
2018	776	34.0	22.8	97.2
2019	767	31.5	24.3	96.9
2020	742	n/a	n/a	97.3
2021	677	32.5	20.8	97.5
2022	641	33.0	19.4	97.3
2023	669	29.5	22.6	98.4
2024	657	31.0	21.1	97.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	786	n/a	n/a	87.9
2012	840	34.0	24.7	99.6
2013	896	36.0	24.8	59
2014	952	39.0	24.4	86
2015	870	39.0	22.3	92.2
2016	875	37.0	23.6	93.6
2017	825	35.0	23.5	90.7
2018	776	34.0	22.8	97.2
2019	767	31.5	24.3	96.9
2020	742	n/a	n/a	97.3
2021	677	32.5	20.8	97.5
2022	641	33.0	19.4	97.3
2023	669	29.5	22.6	98.4
2024	657	31.0	21.1	97.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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