Sherman Oaks Elementary School

1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sherman Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4918 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sherman Oaks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherman Oaks Elementary School 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.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherman Oaks Elementary School 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.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sherman Oaks Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherman Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherman Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Sherman Oaks Elementary School is ranked #4918 out of 9,602 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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