ZELA DAVIS

Zela Davis is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawthorne school district, located in Hawthorne, CA with about 1,173 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Zela Davis has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Zela Davis Elementary School, located at 13435 S. Yukon Ave. in Hawthorne, California, is a public school serving students within the Hawthorne School District. The campus is situated in a residential neighborhood and focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the local community. As part of the Hawthorne School District, the school emphasizes academic growth, student well-being, and community engagement as core components of its mission.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, Zela Davis is known for fostering an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners. The school typically offers various programs, such as interventions for reading and math, to ensure students meet grade-level standards. Like many schools in the area, it aims to create a safe, supportive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and prepares students for the transition to middle school within the district.

For more information, contact Zela Davis at (310) 679-1771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13435 S. Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250-6228
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ZELA DAVIS is a public Title I school in Hawthorne, CA with about 1,173 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hawthorne
Total Students:
1,173
Teachers:
47.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,173 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.3%
Black or African American
31.5%
Asian
3.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
White
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.