Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Topanga 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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Topanga Elementary 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
Topanga Elementary Charter's student population of 242 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Topanga Elementary Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Topanga Elementary Charter is 0.53, which is less 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
#1192 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topanga Elementary Charter's ranking?
Topanga Elementary Charter is ranked #1192 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Topanga Elementary Charter?
242 students attend Topanga Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Topanga Elementary Charter students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Topanga Elementary Charter?
Topanga Elementary Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Topanga Elementary Charter offer ?
Topanga Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Topanga Elementary Charter part of?
Topanga Elementary Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 8/16/2010
I have two children (1st &3rd) and I am not impressed with the education. The teachers seem overworked and have wittenessed a teacher talking about private matters of a student to other parents. Music is available at a cost, art program is nice, no sport and the after school program has children of all ages that bully one another. The facilities are average. Many rats and mice in the classroom. Supplies are limited due to LAUSD budget cuts. Parent involvement is very cliquish and they don't really want your help, only your money. Unsure of any awards. Fieldtrips are costly and you must drive on the fieldtrips. The setting is beautiful in the mountains.
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