Below Average
#8105 of 9,539 schools in CA
Columbus Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
6700 Columbus Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91405
- Math 16% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Avenue Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbus Avenue Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,207
Median home value
$698,100
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
26.8%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elisabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| St. Elisabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Happy Preschool LandPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Sunflower Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #752 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Avenue Elementary
Columbus Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Van Nuys, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,105 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Avenue Elementary
What grades does Columbus Avenue Elementary serve?
Columbus Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Columbus Avenue Elementary?
Columbus Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Avenue Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Columbus Avenue Elementary ranks #8,105 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Columbus Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbus Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Avenue Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbus Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Columbus Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Columbus Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus Avenue Elementary?
94.5% of students at Columbus Avenue Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (818) 779-5440
- Area population (ZIP 91405)
- 54,887
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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