Carpenter Community Charter School, formerly Carpenter Avenue Elementary School, is a public K-5 elementary school in Los Angeles, California. Carpenter Community Charter is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is in Studio City.
Serving 863 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter Community Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpenter Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carpenter Community Charter's student population of 863 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
863 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carpenter Community Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenter Community Charter is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
31%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpenter Community Charter's ranking?
Carpenter Community Charter is ranked #242 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carpenter Community Charter often compared to?
Carpenter Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Colfax Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Community Charter?
863 students attend Carpenter Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Carpenter Community Charter students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpenter Community Charter?
Carpenter Community Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carpenter Community Charter offer ?
Carpenter Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carpenter Community Charter part of?
Carpenter Community Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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