Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tarzana Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tarzana Elementary serves the northwest part of Tarzana, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarzana Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
TARZANA............Where All Students Thrive!
School Rankings
Tarzana Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarzana Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#6316 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarzana Elementary School's ranking?
Tarzana Elementary School is ranked #6316 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tarzana Elementary School often compared to?
Tarzana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nestle Avenue Charter, Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tarzana Elementary School?
246 students attend Tarzana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tarzana Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% 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 Tarzana Elementary School?
Tarzana Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tarzana Elementary School offer ?
Tarzana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tarzana Elementary School part of?
Tarzana Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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