Excellent
#352 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Fenton Avenue Charter
Elementary School · Fenton Avenue Charter District · Lake View Terrace, CA
A charter elementary school in Lake View Terrace, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11828 Gain St., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
- Math 36% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fenton Avenue Charter score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 39% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fenton Avenue 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$95,480
Median home value
$641,100
Median rent
$1,965/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Primary CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–2 | 0.8 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Hillery T. Broadous ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Sara Coughlin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Brainard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fenton Avenue Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Fenton Avenue Charter is listed in Fenton Avenue Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fenton Avenue Charter
Fenton Avenue Charter is a public elementary school in Lake View Terrace, CA, part of Fenton Avenue Charter District, serving approximately 703 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fenton Avenue Charter
What grades does Fenton Avenue Charter serve?
Fenton Avenue Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fenton Avenue Charter?
Fenton Avenue Charter has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fenton Avenue Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Fenton Avenue Charter is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fenton Avenue Charter rank in CA?
Fenton Avenue Charter ranks #352 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fenton Avenue Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Fenton Avenue 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 Fenton Avenue Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fenton Avenue Charter has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Fenton Avenue Charter a charter school?
Yes, Fenton Avenue Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fenton Avenue Charter a Title I school?
No, Fenton Avenue Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fenton Avenue Charter?
85.3% of students at Fenton Avenue 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
- 703
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (818) 896-7482
- Area population (ZIP 91342)
- 93,513
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 91342; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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