CaliforniaSchoolsZela Davis

Zela Davis

PublicRegularGrades 05
Hawthorne, California · Hawthorne
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students843
Student:Teacher26.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
843
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Zela Davis is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Hawthorne, California. The school enrolls 843 students. It is part of the Hawthorne district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictHawthorne
County6037
CityHawthorne
ZIP90250
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061668002101

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment843
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino62.5%
Black / African American3.8%
Asian30.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races1.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
62.5%
Black
3.8%
Asian
30.3%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)