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#4897 of 9,539 schools in CA
Topanga Elementary Charter
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Topanga, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22075 Topanga School Rd., Topanga, CA 90290
- Math 66% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Topanga Elementary Charter score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Topanga Elementary Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$142,148
Median home value
$1,414,900
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
65.5%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90290; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #512 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
Topanga Elementary Charter is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Topanga Elementary Charter
Topanga Elementary Charter is a public elementary school in Topanga, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,897 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Topanga Elementary Charter
What grades does Topanga Elementary Charter serve?
Topanga Elementary Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Topanga Elementary Charter?
Topanga Elementary Charter has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topanga Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Topanga Elementary Charter is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Topanga Elementary Charter rank in CA?
Topanga Elementary Charter ranks #4,897 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Topanga Elementary Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Topanga Elementary Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Topanga Elementary Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Topanga Elementary Charter has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Topanga Elementary Charter a charter school?
Yes, Topanga Elementary Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Topanga Elementary Charter a Title I school?
No, Topanga Elementary Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Topanga Elementary Charter?
20.2% of students at Topanga 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
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (310) 455-3711
- Area population (ZIP 90290)
- 5,948
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 90290; 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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