Encino Charter Elementary

Encino Charter Elementary

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-5
16941 Addison St,  Encino, CA
4.6
535 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Among the schools that call the neighborhood of Encinco, California home is Encino Charter Elementary School. This charter school serves approximately 550 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Dating back to its establishment in 1923, Encino Charter Elementary has been serving the San Fernando Valley for almost a century! Today, the school is run by principal Jennifer Haws. Encino Charter Elementary School has several programs in place to ensure students are challenged and nurtured academically, including the Accelerated Reader program, The School for Advanced Studies, and Gifted and Talented Education. The school’s facilities, such the computer lab and the library, which was renovated just over a decade ago, also help students to grow academically and technologically. After school classes with six week sessions are also available to help students ignite different passions and build special skills. Sewing, Robotics, Lego Stop Motion, and even Pokemon Club are a few examples of the wonderful programs students can participate in. While academics are certainly prioritized at Encino Charter Elementary School, the school also helps students to grow their character through the CHARACTER COUNTS! principals and the six pillars of character. While there are certainly some differences from the days in which the school first opened its doors almost a century ago, Encino Charter Elementary continues to provide its students with an excellent education built on rigorous and character building lessons.

School Details

Head of School
Marcia Koff
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
42.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
20.8%
State Average
11.2%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
White
37.2%
Hispanic
21.7%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian
6%
Black
4.5%
Filipino
1.3%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#116 Best Charter ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 52 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/1/2025
Overall I'm really impressed with this school. We moved from West LA and were previously at Westwood Charter Elementary School on Selby and can honestly say we're having a better experience at Encino Elementary. The school communication is excellent - they send several emails per week and hold a wee...
5.0 parent
9/1/2025
We’ve had nothing but an amazing experience at Encino Charter. The teachers and admin are top notch and the parent community is wonderful. Our child has been excelling and we couldn’t have asked for a better education and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
3.0 parent
8/30/2025
Don’t be fooled by the last few positive reviews. The schools rating recently dropped so this may be the reason why a few positive ones came in. The environment at the school isn’t the greatest. The vice principal is constantly screaming at the kids and the principal does nothing after numerous comp...
5.0 parent
8/30/2025
I’ve been part of the Encino Charter Elementary community for the last 8-years with my second child currently in 2nd grade. ECES has given my kids a top shelf education. My eldest son was identified as GATE, given additional opportunities and support to reach his potential and is now in the Honors p...

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Encino Charter Elementary is a charter school for students in grades K-5 in Encino, CA, in the Encino neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 535 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Encino Charter Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,925,714. Discover additional schools in the area, like High Tech Los Angeles, Magnolia Science Academy 2, Birmingham Community Charter High, and more. Learn more about what Encino has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Encino Charter Elementary.

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