- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003351Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Sherman Oaks · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Sherman Oaks, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062271003351 · Sherman Oaks, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
511 enr · 23.2:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sherman Oaks Elementary 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 511
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
511 students
What this shows Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter compares
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
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 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 19.4%
African American 7.4%
Asian 7.4%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Sherman Oaks Elementary 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 Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 Sherman Oaks Elementary 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.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Standard public school
635 students 26.5:1 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sherman Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
34.9% of students at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Sherman Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter rank among elementary schools in Sherman Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter ranks #4 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 Sherman Oaks Elementary 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.