Pacoima Elementary School

So, I couldn’t agree more with what everyone said except for Dolly. As one individual stated, Dolly sounds incredibly racist and narrow minded. I actually live in Chatsworth– and by Dolly’s standards I’m sure that’s one of the communities she feels «safe» in– but I bring my child here because of the quality of the school. Quite frankly, Dolly generalized the community and it was disdainfully unfair. One star because of «parking» and being in the middle of the projects… It says more about her than the school. I honestly hope that she was fired because the community doesn’t need that type of attitude. Anyway, don’t want to make this all about one dimwit but it sincerely upsets me that people still like to generalize communities such as Pacoima. I grew up not too far from the school and it has truly done a complete 180 turnaround. The staff, administrators, parents, etc are all so wonderful and incredibly approachable. I had my kid at a local school but I honestly didn’t feel that he was getting the services that he needed so at the suggestion of grandma, I enrolled him here. Best decision ever. Pacoima Charter School is doing wonders for the community and I honestly hope the community appreciates it! Keep up the good work!!!

What Can I say??? We are the only school in this side of the San Fernando Valley that has made AYP. I have been here since 1998 and have never felt unsafe. People should really do their own research and make statements that are not only valid but true. One person’s experience should not taint what we are doing here at this school. I invite anyone to come and see what we are doing that has empowered not only the students at this school but the community. We are a hub for the community organizations in Pacoima.

I have worked here for 6 years and love what I do. We have wonderful teachers, great administration and lots of support personnel (School Doctor, School Psychologist, School Counselor, and a School Social Worker). We strive for academic success, socio-​emotional wellbeing and college readiness for all students.
We have partnered with many prestigious universities and agencies which all contribute to the success of our students. These partners have not only allowed for a better educated student body, but also work on character education.
Our campus is beautiful. We have lush landscaping, a literacy garden and raised planters which children can garden hands on. The school has three computer labs and a full time science teacher.
We are not on academic probation. Our API score is nearing 800.

Dolly C sounds a little racist. What does being hispanic have to do with the quality of the school. How narrow minded. I used to work at Pacoima Elementary School and there are a lot of good families who live here. There are many wonderful children too.

This elementary school is in the middle of a ninety five percent Hispanic neighborhood. While tutoring students here after school, I have to park along the streets where I feel rather uncomfortable but it is the only option.
All i have to suggest is to park at your own risk!
On top of that, this would not be on the list of schools that I would even think about for my child’s education. Even as a grown up, I feel unsafe.