Excellent
#378 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Carpenter Community Charter
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Studio City, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3909 Carpenter Ave., Studio City, CA 91604
- Math 82% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carpenter Community Charter score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 83% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carpenter Community Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,317
Median home value
$1,698,900
Median rent
$2,471/mo
College educated
64.7%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Beth Hillel Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #50 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carpenter Community Charter is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carpenter Community Charter
Carpenter Community Charter is a public elementary school in Studio City, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 873 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Carpenter Community Charter
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carpenter Community Charter
What grades does Carpenter Community Charter serve?
Carpenter Community Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carpenter Community Charter?
Carpenter Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Community Charter is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carpenter Community Charter rank in CA?
Carpenter Community Charter ranks #378 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carpenter Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Carpenter Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carpenter Community Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carpenter Community Charter has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carpenter Community Charter a charter school?
Yes, Carpenter Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Carpenter Community Charter a Title I school?
No, Carpenter Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carpenter Community Charter?
13.6% of students at Carpenter Community Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (818) 761-4363
- Area population (ZIP 91604)
- 32,118
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91604; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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