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Dahlia Heights Elementary

5063 Floristan Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90041

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 191 of 2658 in California

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About Dahlia Heights Elementary

Dahlia Heights Elementary is a public school in Los Angeles, California, which is a large city. It helps kids in grades K–6. The school has 397 students and 16 full-time teachers, which means there is one teacher for every 25 students. There are 52% women and 48% men in the student body. 25% of the students come from families with low incomes. In terms of schoolwork, 67% of students were proficient or better in math and 77% were proficient or better in reading. This is better than the averages for the district and the state. Dahlia Heights Elementary School follows California's standards for teaching the basics and offers extra programs that focus on the arts, technology, and social-emotional growth to help students learn. There are students of many different races and ethnicities at the school, which makes it a friendly place to learn. The school is in a residential area of northeast Los Angeles, which makes it easier for the community to help and support it. Dahlia Heights Elementary is known for having good test scores, being a friendly place to go to school, and giving students chances to keep growing.

Contact Information

Address

5063 Floristan Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90041

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Phone

(323) 255-1419

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 77% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
397
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 191 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dahlia Heights Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 2:29 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 37.78%
Asian 9.57%
Hispanic 29.72%
Black 0.76%
Two+ Races 21.66%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
37.78%
Asian
9.57%
Hispanic
29.72%
Black
0.76%
Two+ Races
21.66%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 397
51.64%
205 Female
48.36%
192 Male

Student Population

397 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dahlia Heights Elementary in Los Angeles, California, has been in the news a lot lately for its great work! The school's PTA is very involved in helping students and teachers, with things like the Pledge Drive and ways to join. Parents are getting together to help and give resources, which is making a big difference in the school community.

The school also wants to give its students a well-rounded education. For example, its Science Olympiad team has won gold medals many times. Dahlia Heights Elementary is also part of the Los Angeles Unified School District's efforts to make sure that students can learn in a safe and supportive environment. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to create a welcoming and positive environment where students can do well.

FAQ

Q1. How does working together help you learn?

Ans. Group activities help students learn how to work together, share ideas, and solve problems.

Q2. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. To help students do well and get involved, teachers and staff talk to families on a regular basis.

Q3. What skills are strengthened outside of school?

Ans. Through daily interactions and school activities, students learn how to talk to each other, be responsible, and feel good about themselves.

Q4. What kind of learning space does Dahlia Heights Elementary offer?

Ans. The school has a structured but welcoming environment that makes students want to learn and try new things.

Q5. How do you make lessons interesting for your students?

Ans. Teachers keep learning fun by using interactive methods, hands-on activities, and group discussions.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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