Enrollment
450
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carson, CA
Dominguez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dominguez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002963
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dominguez Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 14
- elementary schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dominguez Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dominguez Elementary ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dominguez Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dominguez Elementary
Dominguez Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Carson, California, enrolling 450 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,044 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #355.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Carson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carson Street Elementary (623 students): Dominguez Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 20.8:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Dominguez Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dominguez Elementary compares
Dominguez Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.3%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Dominguez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Dominguez Elementary.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dominguez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dominguez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Carson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carson Street Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Caroldale Learning Community
Standard public school
620 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Ambler Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Catskill Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 19:1 students per teacher
Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place
Standard public school
413 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Bonita Street Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dominguez Elementary
How many students attend Dominguez Elementary?
Dominguez Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dominguez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dominguez Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dominguez Elementary?
79.8% of students at Dominguez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dominguez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dominguez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment, in Carson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dominguez Elementary?
Dominguez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dominguez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dominguez Elementary ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Carson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carson on the city page.
Is Dominguez Elementary a good school?
Dominguez Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Dominguez Elementary, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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