Chandler Elementary vs Riverside Drive Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Riverside Drive Charter
Sherman Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Chandler Elementary Sherman Oaks, California | Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1534 of 5,693 | #1539 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20312 of 50,301 | #20354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 450 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| city | Sherman Oaks | Sherman Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.9 vs 56.9).
- •Chandler Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 56.4%).
- •Riverside Drive Charter does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.4).
- •Chandler Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 392.
- •Chandler Elementary is a public school while Riverside Drive Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Riverside Drive Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chandler Elementary and Riverside Drive Charter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sherman Oaks and Sherman Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chandler Elementary: 450. Riverside Drive Charter: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chandler Elementary and Riverside Drive Charter rank in California?
Chandler Elementary is 1534th of 5,693 and Riverside Drive Charter is 1539th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).