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Toluca Lake Elementary School vs. Colfax Charter Elementary School

Should you attend Toluca Lake Elementary School or Colfax Charter Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Toluca Lake Elementary School
4840 Cahuenga Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Colfax Charter Elementary School
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Toluca Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Colfax Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Toluca Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 751 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colfax Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
506 students
751 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Toluca Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colfax Charter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Toluca Lake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colfax Charter Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Toluca Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colfax Charter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Toluca Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colfax Charter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2066 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#348 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Toluca Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colfax Charter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
74%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Toluca Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colfax Charter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Toluca Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colfax Charter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Toluca Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Colfax Charter Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
123
162
Grade 1 Students
88
129
Grade 2 Students
65
108
Grade 3 Students
76
128
Grade 4 Students
78
113
Grade 5 Students
76
111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Toluca Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colfax Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Toluca Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colfax Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
55%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Toluca Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colfax Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Toluca Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colfax Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
21%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Toluca Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colfax Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Toluca Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colfax Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Toluca Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colfax Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Toluca Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colfax Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Toluca Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colfax Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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