Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Capistrano Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Capistrano Avenue Elementary serves the northwest part of Canoga Park, CA, with an attendance area covering approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2490 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capistrano Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2490 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Capistrano Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justice Street Academy Charter, Pomelo Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Capistrano Avenue Elementary School?
415 students attend Capistrano Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Capistrano Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Capistrano Avenue Elementary School part of?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Capistrano Avenue Elementary School located?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School is located in the West Hills neighborhood of Canoga Park, CA.
School Reviews
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