Sherman Oaks Elementary School

1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sherman Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 35%
  • : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sherman Oaks Elementary School's student population of 573 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
573 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sherman Oaks Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
35%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
39%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
89%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.20
This chart display the diversity score of Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sherman Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luther Burbank Elementary School, Blackford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary School?
573 students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sherman Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Oaks Elementary School?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherman Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sherman Oaks Elementary School part of?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School is part of Campbell Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 35%
  • : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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