Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazeltine Avenue Elementary serves the northern part of Van Nuys, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
College Begins at Hazeltine Elementary School
School Rankings
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#5918 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
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
6%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School is ranked #5918 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valerio Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School?
621 students attend Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School?
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School part of?
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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