Denker Avenue Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1620 West 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247 · (310) 327-9420 · Part of Los Angeles Unified School District
Gardena’s School Grade B− better than 50% of California school districts
Students
670
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Denker Avenue Elementary
- Larger classes: 21 students per teacher
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Gardena kids: Robert E. Peary Middle
On the path
Where Gardena kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Denker Avenue ElementaryYou are here
6–8Robert E. Peary Middle1,082 students
Location
Directions ↗1620 West 162nd St., Gardena
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten178
Grade 1112
Grade 296
Grade 399
Grade 483
Grade 5102
Enrollment over time
700’20
656’21
672’22
668’23
670’24
Down 4.3% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 62%Asian 16%Two or more races 12%Black 7%White 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Denker Avenue Elementary from Gardena families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.