Dixie Canyon Community Charter

School Overview
Dixie Canyon Community Charter, located in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As an affiliated charter school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for a specialized focus on academic excellence, enrichment, and a strong sense of community engagement. The school is well-regarded for its collaborative environment, where parents, teachers, and administrators work closely together to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of the "whole child."

The school’s curriculum is complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs, which are often bolstered by active parent-teacher association involvement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous state standards and creative, project-based learning, Dixie Canyon seeks to provide a well-rounded education that prepares its students for middle school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Sherman Oaks makes it a focal point for local families, consistently drawing a dedicated community that prioritizes neighborhood stability and consistent educational quality.
635
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Demographic Student Count
White293
Hispanic127
Black16
Asian34
Two or More165
  • White
    293 (46.1%)
  • Two or More
    165 (26.0%)
  • Hispanic
    127 (20.0%)
  • Asian
    34 (5.4%)
  • Black
    16 (2.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (818)784-6283
Website: http://dixiecanyones.lausd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 196
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 155
Grade 1 100
Grade 2 100
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 93
Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten155
Grade 1100
Grade 2100
Grade 3106
Grade 493
Grade 581
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34754.6%
Male28845.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)