Calahan Street Elementary

Summary:

Calahan Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Northridge, California, serving around 500 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Calahan Street Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment (60.44%) and smaller percentages of White (17.36%), Asian (9.45%), and African American (6.59%) students. Academically, the school ranks in the middle range of California elementary schools, performing on par with or slightly above the Los Angeles Unified School District average but below the state average. The school shows strengths in serving African American and Hispanic students, but lags behind for White students and English Language Learners. However, Calahan Street Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% to 33.1% in the past two years, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Calahan Street Elementary's performance is generally in the middle range, outperforming some schools like Blythe Street Elementary and Napa Street Elementary, but lagging behind higher-performing schools such as Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies. With targeted interventions and support, Calahan Street Elementary may be able to improve its overall academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 18722 Knapp St.
       Northridge, CA  91324-3027


(818) 886-4612

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2686th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,875 Help


Students who attend Calahan Street Elementary usually attend:

High:    Grover Cleveland Charter High
    Northridge Academy High
    Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Compare Details Calahan Street Elementary ranks better than 54.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 160th among 487 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calahan Street Elementary is 22.1. 396 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calahan Street Elementary is $9,875. 411 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Calahan Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Calahan Street Elementary 2686th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Calahan Street Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 918th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Calahan Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.59 1095th 4809 77.2%
2005 62.76 1629th 4822 66.2%
2006 68.53 1413th 4818 70.7%
2007 69.99 1377th 5113 73.1%
2008 69.28 1438th 5113 71.9%
2009 59.31 1951st 5193 62.4%
2010 55.89 2222nd 5314 58.2%
2011 53.65 2376th 5377 55.8%
2012 53.24 2436th 5390 54.8%
2013 53.80 2459th 5530 55.5%
2015 66.65 1622nd 5611 71.1%
2016 60.84 1950th 5614 65.3%
2017 63.97 1841st 5692 67.7%
2018 54.62 2302nd 5662 59.3%
2019 52.78 2435th 5789 57.9%
2022 54.99 2293rd 5883 61.0%
2023 47.17 2686th 5874 54.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.02 676th 3275 79.4%
2023 28.11 2664th 3250 18.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.90 1455th 5084 71.4%
2019 61.58 1668th 5173 67.8%
2022 65.37 1400th 5264 73.4%
2023 55.49 2014th 5374 62.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.48 2524th 5413 53.4%
2019 55.25 2216th 5492 59.7%
2022 56.56 2075th 5635 63.2%
2023 41.97 2886th 5617 48.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.09 359th 2128 83.1%
2019 91.51 156th 2585 94.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.18 2016th 5431 62.9%
2019 49.78 2464th 5510 55.3%
2022 52.69 2301st 5663 59.4%
2023 52.08 2333rd 5650 58.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.10 827th 1149 28.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.79 272nd 747 63.6%
2023 66.63 166th 662 74.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.62 1008th 4830 79.1%
2019 62.98 1530th 4963 69.2%
2022 62.28 1507th 5084 70.4%
2023 55.09 1933rd 5098 62.1%
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Rank History for White students at Calahan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.51 2220th 2737 18.9%
2019 32.12 2088th 2834 26.3%
2022 35.19 1869th 2726 31.4%
2023 24.58 2109th 2662 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Calahan Street Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 63 40 66 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1989 231 61 52 66 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1990 196 54 69 81 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 187 61 78 103 2 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 202 43 64 115 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 200 36 67 116 3 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 167 37 55 95 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1995 144 44 64 108 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 144 44 64 108 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1997 181 48 58 113 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 178 46 78 114 5 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 172 50 91 119 6 n/a n/a 0 438
2000 166 42 97 137 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 160 38 99 125 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 158 51 90 162 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 158 51 90 162 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 143 60 93 193 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 140 64 94 199 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 115 59 91 196 4 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 121 53 97 203 6 n/a n/a 1 481
2008 130 55 101 221 5 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 117 62 95 224 7 7 4 0 516
2010 130 60 92 242 5 9 3 0 541
2011 139 60 95 262 3 7 2 0 568
2012 136 63 101 252 3 8 2 0 565
2013 118 58 108 264 6 5 0 0 559
2014 144 59 101 284 4 4 2 0 598
2015 147 58 102 277 5 3 13 0 605
2016 134 53 95 260 4 3 20 0 569
2017 131 58 82 266 3 2 23 0 565
2018 127 48 69 292 3 1 23 0 563
2019 128 56 77 269 3 3 2 0 538
2020 103 40 74 244 2 0 24 0 487
2021 99 43 71 250 0 0 22 0 485
2022 79 30 43 275 0 0 28 0 455
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 466 466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Calahan Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 14.0 27.1 n/a
1989 410 13.0 31.5 n/a
1990 400 14.0 28.5 n/a
1991 431 17.0 25.3 n/a
1992 425 17.3 24.5 36.9
1993 422 15.0 28.1 43.6
1994 354 13.0 27.2 41.5
1995 360 14.0 25.7 38.9
1996 360 14.0 25.7 38.9
1997 401 15.0 26.7 42.1
1998 421 19.0 22.2 44.7
1999 438 20.5 21.4 50
2000 445 22.0 20.2 32.4
2001 423 22.0 19.2 46.1
2002 462 24.0 19.3 50.9
2003 462 24.0 19.3 50.9
2004 492 25.0 19.7 51.4
2005 500 24.0 20.8 46.8
2006 465 24.0 19.4 48.6
2007 481 24.0 20.0 41
2008 512 27.9 18.4 49.2
2009 516 28.0 17.0 52.1
2010 541 23.5 23.0 51.2
2011 568 n/a n/a 52.6
2012 565 23.5 24.0 n/a
2013 559 23.0 24.3 52.1
2014 598 25.0 23.9 61.9
2015 605 25.0 24.2 58.5
2016 569 24.0 23.7 60.3
2017 565 22.0 25.6 62.8
2018 563 23.0 24.4 67.5
2019 538 22.0 24.4 66.7
2020 487 n/a n/a 66.9
2021 485 21.0 23.0 67.2
2022 455 20.0 22.7 65.1
2023 466 21.0 22.1 70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Calahan Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 14.0 27.1 n/a
1989 410 13.0 31.5 n/a
1990 400 14.0 28.5 n/a
1991 431 17.0 25.3 n/a
1992 425 17.3 24.5 36.9
1993 422 15.0 28.1 43.6
1994 354 13.0 27.2 41.5
1995 360 14.0 25.7 38.9
1996 360 14.0 25.7 38.9
1997 401 15.0 26.7 42.1
1998 421 19.0 22.2 44.7
1999 438 20.5 21.4 50
2000 445 22.0 20.2 32.4
2001 423 22.0 19.2 46.1
2002 462 24.0 19.3 50.9
2003 462 24.0 19.3 50.9
2004 492 25.0 19.7 51.4
2005 500 24.0 20.8 46.8
2006 465 24.0 19.4 48.6
2007 481 24.0 20.0 41
2008 512 27.9 18.4 49.2
2009 516 28.0 17.0 52.1
2010 541 23.5 23.0 51.2
2011 568 n/a n/a 52.6
2012 565 23.5 24.0 n/a
2013 559 23.0 24.3 52.1
2014 598 25.0 23.9 61.9
2015 605 25.0 24.2 58.5
2016 569 24.0 23.7 60.3
2017 565 22.0 25.6 62.8
2018 563 23.0 24.4 67.5
2019 538 22.0 24.4 66.7
2020 487 n/a n/a 66.9
2021 485 21.0 23.0 67.2
2022 455 20.0 22.7 65.1
2023 466 21.0 22.1 70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Calahan Street Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201291.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%97.0%97.0%100.0%96.0%95.0%
201397.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201493.0%6.0%1.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201693.0%5.0%0.0%1.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%93.0%
201794.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%
201893.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%95.0%98.0%
201997.0%0.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202096.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
202180.4%0.0%0.0%86.6%94.9%81.4%85.6%84.5%
202293.1%0.0%1.2%95.4%95.4%93.1%94.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Calahan Street Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,875

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calahan Street Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2435th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2686th of 5874 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Calahan Street Elementary)48.242
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calahan Street Elementary)48.843.5
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Calahan Street Elementary)52.431.1
 21.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calahan Street Elementary)56.327.5
 28.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Calahan Street Elementary)47.655
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calahan Street Elementary)34.637.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Calahan Street Elementary)31.826.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students538466
 13.4%
African American560
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian770
 100%
Hispanic2690
 100%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White1280
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%70.8%
 4.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Calahan Street Elementary.

Calahan Street Elementary ranks 2686th of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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