Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter serves the northwest part of Sherman Oaks, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone edges and a furthest edge of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter's student population of 511 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Motto
Educating students for success in a changing world
School Rankings
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter 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 Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is 0.74, 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
#1706 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
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
26%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter's ranking?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is ranked #1706 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter often compared to?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Carpenter Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
511 students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter offer ?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter part of?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Veteran's Day - School Closed
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Closed
January 18, 2027 (Monday)
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