Excellent
#985 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Sherman Oaks, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14755 Greenleaf St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- Math 61% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherman Oaks Elementary 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$114,348
Median home value
$1,467,900
Median rent
$2,437/mo
College educated
68.2%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurtury thePrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| The Buckley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 830 | Compare → |
| St Cyril of Jerusalem SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| St. Cyril of Jerusalem ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 180 | 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
- #127 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
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is a public elementary school in Sherman Oaks, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
What grades does Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter serve?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter rank in CA?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter ranks #985 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter a charter school?
Yes, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter a Title I school?
No, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
40.3% of students at Sherman Oaks Elementary 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
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (818) 784-8283
- Area population (ZIP 91403)
- 25,566
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 91403; 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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