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Chandler Elementary

Q: Is Chandler Elementary a good school?

Chandler Elementary ranks 1180 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1180^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of California elementary schools

Summary

Chandler Elementary is a well-regarded public K-5 school serving 450 students in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood, consistently performing above average for the state and its district, Los Angeles Unified.

The school stands out for its strong and steady academic results, maintaining a 4-star rating for most of the past decade. It is particularly effective in supporting student achievement, with performance in English and Math notably exceeding both district and state averages. Compared to several nearby schools with similar student demographics, such as Van Nuys Elementary and Sylvan Park Elementary, Chandler achieves higher rankings and manages student attendance more effectively. However, the highest-performing school in the immediate area is Kester Avenue Elementary, which earns a 5-star rating.

Chandler Elementary shows consistent strength across most student groups and has successfully reduced chronic absenteeism since the pandemic. Areas for attention include supporting performance in science and ensuring progress across all grade levels, as scores dip slightly in 4th and 5th grades. The school represents a model of consistent and equitable performance within the diverse Sherman Oaks community.

450

Students ?

21.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,822

Per pupil spending ?

56.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14030 Weddington St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401-5753

(818) 789-6173

District: Los Angeles Unified

Students who attend Chandler Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Van Nuys Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.7%

White:

27.8%

Two or more races:

23.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2013 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (59% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of California elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg39%

California avg41%

1,180^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

76^th of 487Elementary Schools in the Los Angeles Unified

791^st of 1,543Los Angeles Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.3	1180 of 5857	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.0	1198 of 5869	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	84.6	971 of 5859	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	1318 of 5883	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	73.1	1465 of 5789	74.7%	★★★★☆
2018	80.9	1078 of 5662	81.0%	★★★★☆
2017	81.4	1067 of 5692	81.3%	★★★★☆
2016	73.8	1355 of 5614	75.9%	★★★★☆
2015	67.3	1602 of 5611	71.4%	★★★★☆
2013	65.0	1830 of 5530	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.7	1186 of 5390	78.0%	★★★★☆
2011	62.8	1862 of 5377	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.9	1888 of 5314	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.0	2240 of 5193	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.4	1876 of 5113	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.2	1675 of 5113	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.4	1612 of 4818	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.3	1530 of 4822	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.8	1842 of 4809	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.5	1176 of 5597	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	79.1	1133 of 5612	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	85.8	850 of 5609	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.2	1149 of 5635	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.2	1118 of 5492	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	84.2	857 of 5413	84.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	611 of 5107	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	82.6	628 of 5107	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	81.1	684 of 5087	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	979 of 5084	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	789 of 4963	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.4	552 of 4830	88.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.4	797 of 5460	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.6	569 of 5517	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	360 of 5363	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	70.9	1131 of 5264	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	74.6	943 of 5173	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	87.8	372 of 5084	92.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	1154 of 5628	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.2	1268 of 5643	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	80.3	1079 of 5638	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	74.3	1340 of 5663	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	63.2	1812 of 5510	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.3	1352 of 5431	75.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	1127 of 2598	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.4	1022 of 2651	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.9	354 of 2661	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	66.1	953 of 2726	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.3	1275 of 2834	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.4	922 of 2737	66.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)88th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)85th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)79th percentile~ school

Female (2025)79th percentile~ school

White (2025)57th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy61%+12 vs state

Mathematics60%+23 vs state

Science48%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chandler Elementary	Public	K-5	14030 Weddington St.	Sherman Oaks	91401	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 789-6173	450	21	21.4	56.4%	125 (27.8%)	25 (5.6%)	174 (38.7%)	21 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	104 (23.1%)	79.3	1180^th of 5857 public elementary schools	79.9%		79	1198^th of 5869 public elementary schools	79.6%	18	47.5	47.5	67.2	58.5	57.4	61.1	66.7	55.6	57.4	60.1	80.9	87.6	94.4	88.8	88.8	89.9	$23,822	$3,897	$19,925
Kester Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	5353 Kester Ave.	Van Nuys	91411	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 787-6751	886	36	24.6	47.0%	251 (28.3%)	44 (5.0%)	299 (33.7%)	113 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	179 (20.2%)	93.7	424^th of 5857 public elementary schools	92.8%		93.2	493^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	91.6%	69	61.5	61.5	74.2	78.9	81.3	77.8	73.1	74.8	70.0	72.6	96.6			98.0	98.0		$18,040	$2,695	$15,345
Riverside Drive Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	13061 Riverside Dr.	Sherman Oaks	91423	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 990-4525	392	19	20.6	46.2%	147 (37.5%)	20 (5.1%)	124 (31.6%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (21.2%)	77.1	1277^th of 5857 public elementary schools	78.2%		74.8	1376^th of 5869 public elementary schools	76.6%	99	46.7	46.7	75.0	55.4	60.0	63.6	66.7	50.9	48.3	55.4							$22,196	$3,714	$18,482
Erwin Elementary	Public	K-5	13400 Erwin St.	Van Nuys	91401	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 988-6292	580	28	20.7	91.4%	182 (31.4%)	7 (1.2%)	342 (59.0%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)	59.9	2075^th of 5857 public elementary schools	64.6%		42.1	3065^th of 5869 public elementary schools	47.8%	990	44.6	44.6	40.0	42.4	62.6	48.1	46.6	43.4	50.0	46.6	83.5	90.9	95.9	87.6	89.3	92.6	$23,456	$4,495	$18,961
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	14755 Greenleaf St.	Sherman Oaks	91403	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 784-8283	511	23	22.2	42.7%	201 (39.3%)	38 (7.4%)	135 (26.4%)	38 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (19.4%)	81.9	1082^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	81.5%		78.6	1220^th of 5869 public elementary schools	79.2%	138	50.0	50.0	71.1	59.1	59.7	63.5	73.7	58.2	53.9	62.0	90.4	95.2	95.2	95.2	94.2	98.1	$22,508	$3,006	$19,502
Dixie Canyon Community Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.	Sherman Oaks	91423	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 784-6283	635	27	23.5	33.2%	293 (46.1%)	16 (2.5%)	127 (20.0%)	34 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (26.0%)	84.4	943^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	83.9%		86.2	899^th of 5869 public elementary schools	84.7%	44	55.6	55.6	61.1	63.8	82.1	67.9	68.8	55.8	56.3	60.9	96.4		97.8	97.8	97.8		$18,502	$2,380	$16,122
Van Nuys Elementary	Public	K-5	6464 Sylmar Ave.	Van Nuys	91401	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 785-2195	459	22	20.8	96.9%	13 (2.8%)	5 (1.1%)	418 (91.1%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.3%)	28.6	4086^th of 5857 public elementary schools	30.2%		32.9	3693^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	37.1%	393	13.8	13.8	37.5	27.4	35.7	33.5	36.8	26.3	28.7	30.3							$27,984	$5,300	$22,684
Ararat Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	6555 Sylmar Ave.	Van Nuys	91401	Los Angeles County	Ararat Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 994-2904	333	15	22.9	83.8%	303 (91.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.3	3942^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	32.7%		33.4	3644^th of 5869 public elementary schools	37.9%	298	16.4	16.4	42.9	27.8	41.8	37.6	35.7	27.8	18.2	27.3	80.4			82.6		87.0	$20,020	$2,175	$17,845
Kittridge Street Elementary	Public	K-5	13619 Kittridge St.	Van Nuys	91401	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 786-7926	768	35	22.2	93.1%	267 (34.8%)	8 (1.0%)	442 (57.6%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.9%)	42.6	3035^th of 5857 public elementary schools	48.2%		23.3	4548^th of 5869 public elementary schools	22.5%	1513	22.2	22.2	42.7	33.6	50.8	42.5	44.4	33.9	34.1	37.2	91.5	96.5	97.2	94.3	95.0	96.5	$19,968	$3,830	$16,138
Sylvan Park Elementary	Public	K-5	6238 Noble Ave.	Van Nuys	91411	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 988-4020	643	31	20.7	97.4%	24 (3.7%)	13 (2.0%)	578 (89.9%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	51.5	2527^th of 5857 public elementary schools	56.9%		29.6	3956^th of 5869 public elementary schools	32.6%	1429	23.8	23.8	44.6	43.1	48.0	45.2	52.9	46.1	36.6	45.3	97.8						$24,322	$4,729	$19,593

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandler Elementary

Is Chandler Elementary a good school?

Chandler Elementary ranks 1180^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Chandler Elementary attend?

Students who attend Chandler Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Van Nuys Middle

What district is Chandler Elementary in?

Los Angeles Unified

What is the racial makeup of Chandler Elementary?

Students at Chandler Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 28% White, 23% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Chandler Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 450 students attended Chandler Elementary.

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