Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gault Street 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than 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 90% 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: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gault Street Elementary serves the northwest part of Van Nuys, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gault Street Elementary School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Gault Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gault Street Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#4065 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Gator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gault Street Elementary School's ranking?
Gault Street Elementary School is ranked #4065 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gault Street Elementary School?
298 students attend Gault Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gault Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gault Street Elementary School?
Gault Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gault Street Elementary School offer ?
Gault Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gault Street Elementary School part of?
Gault Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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