Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sherman Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherman Oaks Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
School Rankings
Sherman Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman Oaks Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5126 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School is ranked #5126 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sherman Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Sherman Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luther Burbank Elementary School, Blackford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary School?
529 students attend Sherman Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sherman Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Oaks Elementary School?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherman Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sherman Oaks Elementary School part of?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School is part of Campbell Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherman Oaks Elementary School located?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School is located in the Fruitdale College neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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