Very Good
#2324 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Sylvan Park Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6238 Noble Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91411
- Math 32% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sylvan Park Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 31% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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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
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sylvan Park 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Childrens Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Columbus Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Abc Little SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #249 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
Sylvan Park Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sylvan Park Elementary
Sylvan Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Van Nuys, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 663 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,324 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 Sylvan Park Elementary
What grades does Sylvan Park Elementary serve?
Sylvan Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sylvan Park Elementary?
Sylvan Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Park Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sylvan Park Elementary rank in CA?
Sylvan Park Elementary ranks #2,324 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sylvan Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sylvan Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sylvan Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sylvan Park Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sylvan Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Sylvan Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sylvan Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sylvan Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sylvan Park Elementary?
96.1% of students at Sylvan Park 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
- 663
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (818) 988-4020
- 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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