- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sherman Oaks, CA
Chandler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002910
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Sherman Oaks · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chandler Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Sherman Oaks, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Chandler Elementary grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 062271002910 · Sherman Oaks, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 25:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Chandler Elementary grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chandler Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 450
Chandler Elementary
450 students
What this shows Chandler Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Elementary compares
Chandler Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White 27.8%
Two or More 23.1%
African American 5.6%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Chandler Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Sherman Oaks
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Standard public school
635 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Standard public school
511 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Drive Charter
Standard public school
392 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid
Standard public school
85 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Elementary
How many students attend Chandler Elementary?
Chandler Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sherman Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chandler Elementary?
47.7% of students at Chandler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Sherman Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Elementary?
Chandler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chandler Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sherman Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Sherman Oaks, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sherman Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Chandler Elementary, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.