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John Dolland Elementary School

15021 South Bloomfield Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Dolland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Dolland Elementary School's student population of 584 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

John Dolland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Dolland Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3470 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
50%
34%
39%
47%
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Dolland Elementary School's ranking?
John Dolland Elementary School is ranked #3470 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Dolland Elementary School?
584 students attend John Dolland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of John Dolland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Dolland Elementary School?
John Dolland Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Dolland Elementary School offer ?
John Dolland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Dolland Elementary School part of?
John Dolland Elementary School is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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