Dixie Canyon Community Charter Elementary School in Sherman Oaks serves students in kindergarten through fifth grades. A transitional kindergarten class is offered for students who just turned 5 years old, to serve as preparation for the demands of elementary school. Fostering social and emotional growth in a nurturing environment, Dixie Canyon Elementary provides collaborative educational experiences in teaching students of all grade levels a great deal about science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Home of the Dolphins, Dixie Canyon lets students experience all sorts of athletic, educational and enrichment activities that promote diversity and multicultural community. Dixie Canyon is a charter school affiliated with the Los Angeles Unified School District, which offers more opportunities for the faculty and parents to allocate funding for budget cuts and flexibility in scheduling. One of the most appealing programs Dixie Canyon Community Charter Elementary School has is the reputable art program seen at many LAUSD elementary schools. As visitors can see when walking around campus, the visual appeal of creative artwork by students at all levels helps enhance the school's aesthetics while showcasing the talents produced in the fine arts curriculum. On a daily basis, Dixie Canyon strives to achieve high academic standards, in a welcoming community that meets the needs of bilingual learners and encourages good character in order to thrive.
Dixie Canyon Avenue Elementary School
Charter Elementary School
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Grade K-5
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave,
Sherman Oaks, CA
School Details
Head of School
Lea Moche
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
33%
State Average
17.9%
Science
17.2%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
51.4%
Hispanic
20.2%
Two or more races
16.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Black
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/15/2025
This is our 4th year at Dixie and we’ve been really happy here. My kids are thriving. They are excited to go to school every day and our teachers are just wonderful. They’ve all been communicative and have open to having volunteers. The PTA and school community are very special. They are constantly...
1/28/2025
We have been at Dixie Canyon for six years and it is a wonderful community school with fantastic teachers and a dedicated PTA. It is truly incredible to see our community come together fundraise for all of our incredible enrichment programs like PE, drama, art, science, computers, and gardening. The...
1/28/2025
My experience has been positive here. I have two children and have found the teachers, staff and community to be welcoming and engaging. I enjoy volunteering and getting to know other parents and supporting our staff. So many of these wonderful teachers have been here for over 10 years (some for 20+...
9/11/2024
I am devastated to write this review, as this is our local school, and we bought our house so we could send our kids here. But the school has been in decline for years, and we finally pulled both our children out last month. The school still has great after school programs and a dedicated PTA, but i...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$553K - $5.5M
Homes For Sale
205
Average Home Value
$1,700,277
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
Average House Size
2,382 Sq Ft
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- K to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Coldwater Canyon Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
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- Bike Trails
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Beeman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Deervale-Stone Canyon Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Fossil Ridge Park
- Trails
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Dixie Canyon Avenue Elementary School is a charter school for students in grades K-5 in Sherman Oaks, CA, in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 628 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Dixie Canyon Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,700,277. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oakwood Secondary, New Horizons Charter Academy, Colfax Charter Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Sherman Oaks has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dixie Canyon Avenue Elementary School.