Chandler Elementary vs Erwin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandler Elementary
Sherman Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Erwin Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
| Measure | Chandler Elementary Sherman Oaks, California | Erwin Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1534 of 5,693 | #3356 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20312 of 50,301 | #38752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 450 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 39% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chandler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 29.7).
- •Chandler Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Chandler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Chandler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 91.4%).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.4).
- •Erwin Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 450.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chandler Elementary better than Erwin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chandler Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 29.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chandler Elementary and Erwin Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chandler Elementary: 450. Erwin Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chandler Elementary and Erwin Elementary rank in California?
Chandler Elementary is 1534th of 5,693 and Erwin Elementary is 3356th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).