Serving 863 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter Community Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Carpenter Community Charter serves the northern part of Studio City, CA, covering approximately 3.6 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpenter Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carpenter Community Charter's student population of 863 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
863 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carpenter Community Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenter Community Charter is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
31%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpenter Community Charter's ranking?
Carpenter Community Charter is ranked #242 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carpenter Community Charter often compared to?
Carpenter Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Colfax Charter Elementary School, Dixie Canyon Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Community Charter?
863 students attend Carpenter Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Carpenter Community Charter students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpenter Community Charter?
Carpenter Community Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carpenter Community Charter offer ?
Carpenter Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carpenter Community Charter part of?
Carpenter Community Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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