Very Good
#3110 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Van Gogh Charter
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Granada Hills, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17160 Van Gogh St., Granada Hills, CA 91344
- Math 69% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Gogh Charter score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van Gogh Charter 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$116,647
Median home value
$872,000
Median rent
$2,276/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91344; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Oro Way Charter for Enriched StudiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Knollwood Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| St Euphrasia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| St. Euphrasia SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #340 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
Van Gogh Charter is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Gogh Charter
Van Gogh Charter is a public elementary school in Granada Hills, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,110 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Gogh Charter
What grades does Van Gogh Charter serve?
Van Gogh Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Van Gogh Charter?
Van Gogh Charter has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Gogh Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Gogh Charter is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Gogh Charter rank in CA?
Van Gogh Charter ranks #3,110 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Van Gogh Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Gogh Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Van Gogh Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Gogh Charter has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Van Gogh Charter a charter school?
Yes, Van Gogh Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Van Gogh Charter a Title I school?
No, Van Gogh Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Gogh Charter?
40.0% of students at Van Gogh Charter 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (818) 360-2141
- Area population (ZIP 91344)
- 53,248
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 91344; 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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