Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies serves the northern part of Granada Hills, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies 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
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies 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
#1303 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies's ranking?
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies is ranked #1303 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies often compared to?
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Van Gogh Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies?
434 students attend El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies?
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies offer ?
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies part of?
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
This was a great school. I feared some of the staff, though.
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