Chandler Elementary

Chandler Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
14030 Weddington St,  Sherman Oaks, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
4.2
397 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Chandler Elementary School educates students from transitional kindergarten to fifth grade, with a strong emphasis on connecting through community in order to thrive. According to national elementary school rankings, Chandler Elementary students who completed the 2021–22 academic year tested favorably compared to other public schools in the neighborhood. Winning awards regularly from the LA Unified School District as a “distinguished public elementary school,” its students’ proficiency in math and reading is above average. For bilingual students, resources are geared to learning in both languages, to set them up for success. Cultural appreciation plays a significant role in uniting the diverse school’s student body. Students attending Chandler find the school mascot, “Charlie the Cheetah,” a friendly face that enhances their learning. Charlie gets much exposure as an entertaining educator in Chandler’s curriculum and in social activities he promotes school spirit and literacy. The Chandler faculty ensures that all students feel safe and valued on campus, through voluntary peer programs that focus on acting respectfully, responsibly and intuitively when sensing stranger danger. There is no shortage of after-school activities and fun for the whole family to enjoy at Chandler Elementary School, including movie nights, exercise activities, book fairs, team sports, games for prizes, science nights and dances.

School Details

Head of School
Kristine Mc Intire
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
37.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
33.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
477:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
38.8%
Hispanic
34.5%
Two or more races
17.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Black
4%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 32 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/23/2024
Chandler is a hidden gem! It's a small school which provides a real community feel, you end up knowing most parents and kids and the parents are really involved which reflects on their kids behavior and desire to succeed. Kids and parents all form a friendship and bond together which makes them want...
5.0 parent
3/23/2022
This is our 4th year at Chandler & we love it. The teachers are excellent - I have found them all to be very caring and genuinely concerned with our kids academic and emotional well being. We got a new principal, Mr. Skoll, at the start of the pandemic and he has also been amazing. He great at makin...
5.0 parent
3/25/2021
This is our third year at Chandler and all of our son’s teachers have been excellent. Excited for our daughter to start kindergarten next year. Because of the small size, this school has a great community feel. Parent involvement has steadily improved throughout the the three years we’ve been here a...
5.0 parent
11/11/2020
Chandler is an excellent school with exceptional teachers and staff.

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