Canoga Park Elementary School
Tel:
(818) 340-3591
Canoga Park Elementary School serves 626 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Canoga Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Canoga Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Canoga Park Elementary School's student population of 626 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 626 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Canoga Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Canoga Park Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7408 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Canoga Park Elementary School is Canoga Park Senior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ingenium Charter Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Village Charter Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canoga Park Village Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 280 students
0.2 miles
7357 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 716-2887 0.2 K-5 280 - Winnetka Ingenium Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 216 students
0.5 miles
7330 Winnetka Ave.
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 309-2777 0.5 6-8 216 - Canoga Park N.e.w. Academy Canoga Park Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 505 students
0.5 miles
21425 Cohasset St.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 710-2640 0.5 K-5 505 - Canoga Park Christopher Columbus Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 701 students
0.6 miles
22250 Elkwood St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 702-1200 0.6 6-8 701 - Canoga Park Ingenium Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 487 students
0.6 miles
22250 Elkwood St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 456-4590 0.6 K-5 487
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