- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sherman Oaks, CA
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Federal NCES profile for Dixie Canyon Community Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002959Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie Canyon Community Charter earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Sherman Oaks · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie Canyon Community Charter has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Canyon Community Charter ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Sherman Oaks, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Dixie Canyon Community Charter grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 062271002959 · Sherman Oaks, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
635 enr · 26.5:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Dixie Canyon Community Charter grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dixie Canyon Community Charter 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 635
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
635 students
What this shows Dixie Canyon Community Charter reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie Canyon Community Charter compares
Dixie Canyon Community Charter 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.2%
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
White 46.1%
Two or More 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Dixie Canyon Community Charter 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 Dixie Canyon Community Charter 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie Canyon Community Charter'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.
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Standard public school
511 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Chandler Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 25:1 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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixie Canyon Community Charter
How many students attend Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sherman Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Canyon Community Charter is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
23.9% of students at Dixie Canyon Community Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
The largest demographic group at Dixie Canyon Community Charter is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Sherman Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie Canyon Community Charter?
Dixie Canyon Community Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Dixie Canyon Community Charter rank among elementary schools in Sherman Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Canyon Community Charter ranks #2 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 Dixie Canyon Community Charter, 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.