Excellent
#551 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Valor Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Valor Academy Elementary District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5101 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste. 8 PMB 98, Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Math 35% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valor Academy Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valor Academy 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,793
Median home value
$1,066,200
Median rent
$1,644/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| St Genevieve Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| St Genevieve High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 982 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valor Academy Elementary District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Valor Academy Elementary is listed in Valor Academy Elementary District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valor Academy Elementary
Valor Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Valor Academy Elementary District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valor Academy Elementary
What grades does Valor Academy Elementary serve?
Valor Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Valor Academy Elementary?
Valor Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor Academy Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valor Academy Elementary rank in CA?
Valor Academy Elementary ranks #551 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valor Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valor Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Valor Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valor Academy Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Valor Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Valor Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valor Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valor Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valor Academy Elementary?
92.3% of students at Valor Academy 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (818) 217-2733
- Area population (ZIP 90029)
- 33,830
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 90029; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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