Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Nuys Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Van Nuys Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Nuys Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Van Nuys Elementary School?
439 students attend Van Nuys Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Van Nuys Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Nuys Elementary School?
Van Nuys Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Van Nuys Elementary School offer ?
Van Nuys Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Van Nuys Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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