Capistrano Avenue Elementary School

8118 Capistrano Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Capistrano Avenue Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Capistrano Avenue Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

423 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School is 0.54, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

55-59%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

60-64%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

66%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Capistrano Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

12%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Capistrano Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capistrano Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Capistrano Avenue Elementary School often compared to?

Capistrano Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justice Street Academy 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 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Capistrano Avenue Elementary School?

423 students attend Capistrano Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School?

Capistrano Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

School Reviews

5 9/12/2012

second year for my son first year for my daughter Mrs Cao- Garcia has been the best principal all the staff what can I say they are all so awesome!! I love this school

- Posted by Parent - pamel

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education