Erwin Elementary School

13400 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Erwin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 39%
  • : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Erwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Erwin Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Erwin Elementary School is 0.52, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Erwin 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.
(18-19)
46%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Erwin 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
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
62%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Erwin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
32%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Erwin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Erwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Erwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Erwin Elementary School often compared to?
Erwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colfax Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Erwin Elementary School?
585 students attend Erwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Erwin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erwin Elementary School?
Erwin Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Erwin Elementary School offer ?
Erwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Erwin Elementary School part of?
Erwin Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews

2   10/17/2011
I'm a long time parent who's 3 children have attended this school. I was very pleased with the school and the administration the past 4 years however, since they have change their principal ( and almost all of the administrator staff) the school has gone downhill. Many of the great teachers that my two oldest children had have left the school this year. The new administrator is not approachable and does not communicate with the parents. They are very unorganized and don't address most of the issues/concerns that parents have. Another disappointing change is the loss of their plant manager. The campus has become very dirty, the bathrooms are not cleaned thoroughly and the lunch area is a mess. It's unfortunate that this is what's become of this great school in my community.
- Posted by Parent - Mkl45

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 39%
  • : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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