Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy

9240 Wish Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy's student population of 519 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1632 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
16%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy's ranking?
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is ranked #1632 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy often compared to?
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Andasol Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy?
519 students attend Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy?
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy offer ?
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy part of?
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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