Excellent
#299 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Kester Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5353 Kester Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91411
- Math 72% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kester Avenue Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 73% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kester Avenue Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$77,582
Median home value
$973,300
Median rent
$1,850/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
27.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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
- #40 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
Kester Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kester Avenue Elementary
Kester Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Van Nuys, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 882 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kester Avenue Elementary
What grades does Kester Avenue Elementary serve?
Kester Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kester Avenue Elementary?
Kester Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kester Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kester Avenue Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kester Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Kester Avenue Elementary ranks #299 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kester Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kester Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Kester Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kester Avenue Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kester Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Kester Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kester Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kester Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kester Avenue Elementary?
45.4% of students at Kester 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
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (818) 787-6751
- Area population (ZIP 91411)
- 23,520
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
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 91411; 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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