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Chapman Elementary

1947 Marine Ave., Gardena, CA, 90249

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1407 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Chapman Elementary

1947 Marine Ave., Gardena, CA, 90249

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1407 of 7047 in California

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About Chapman Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
375
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.6%
Asian 18.4%
Hispanic 55.47%
Black 13.33%
Two+ Races 10.4%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
1.6%
Asian
18.4%
Hispanic
55.47%
Black
13.33%
Two+ Races
10.4%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 375
53.07%
199 Female
46.93%
176 Male

Student Population

375 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

464 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Chapman Elementary Contact Information

Address

1947 Marine Ave., Gardena, CA, 90249

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Phone

(310) 324-2275

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TOP 1407 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chapman Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:07 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:52 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Chapman Elementary was recently named an Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll School because its students do well in school and in life. The school is actively asking parents to fill out the School Experience Survey every year so that they can get feedback for planning for the future. On February 16, students honored the country's past leaders by doing activities in the classroom to celebrate Presidents' Day.

FAQ

Q1. What is the significance of the ERP Honor Roll for Chapman Elementary?

Ans. This recognition identifies the school as a high-performing institution that has significantly improved student academic outcomes over time.

Q2. Does Chapman Elementary host any annual family math events?

Ans. The school organizes a Family Math Night where parents and students engage in interactive logic games and puzzles.

Q3. How can parents join the Chapman Elementary governance committees?

Ans. Parents are invited to run for positions on the School Site Council to help manage the school's budget.

Q4. Does Chapman Elementary have a dedicated computer lab?

Ans. The campus features a modern media center where students develop essential digital literacy and keyboarding skills weekly.

Q5. What is the "Chapman Elementary" mascot and spirit color?

Ans. The school mascot is the Cheetah and students wear yellow or blue to show their campus spirit.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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