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#709 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 7% in state

Chandler Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Sherman Oaks, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14030 Weddington St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

  • Math 57% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Chandler Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Chandler Elementary 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$75,933

Median home value

$988,500

Median rent

$1,800/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

33.9%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gifted Children Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.9 mi5Compare →
Merdinian Armenian Evangelical SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–81.0 mi182Compare →
C. and E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.1 mi332Compare →
Sunrise SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3K–121.1 mi131Compare →

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
#95 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

Chandler Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chandler Elementary

Chandler Elementary is a public elementary school in Sherman Oaks, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chandler Elementary

What grades does Chandler Elementary serve?

Chandler Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Chandler Elementary?

Chandler Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chandler Elementary rank in CA?

Chandler Elementary ranks #709 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Chandler Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Chandler Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Chandler Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chandler Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chandler Elementary a charter school?

No, Chandler Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chandler Elementary a Title I school?

No, Chandler Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chandler Elementary?

57.0% of students at Chandler Elementary 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
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 91401)
39,011
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
37.2
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 91401; 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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