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#4336 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Van Nuys Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6464 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Nuys Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Van Nuys 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 58Good 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
$75,933
Median home value
$988,500
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| St Elisabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| St. Elisabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Children's Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 98 | 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
- #460 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 Nuys Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Nuys Elementary
Van Nuys Elementary is a public elementary school in Van Nuys, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,336 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Nuys Elementary
What grades does Van Nuys Elementary serve?
Van Nuys Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Van Nuys Elementary?
Van Nuys Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Nuys Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Nuys Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Nuys Elementary rank in CA?
Van Nuys Elementary ranks #4,336 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Van Nuys Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Nuys Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Van Nuys Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Nuys Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Van Nuys Elementary a charter school?
No, Van Nuys Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Nuys Elementary a Title I school?
No, Van Nuys Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Nuys Elementary?
96.6% of students at Van Nuys 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
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (818) 785-2195
- Area population (ZIP 91401)
- 39,011
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 91401; 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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