Kester Avenue Elementary School
- Kester Avenue Elementary School serves 1,000 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Kester Avenue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kester Avenue Elementary School's student population of 1,000 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,000 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kester Avenue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kester Avenue Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #935 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 38% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kester Avenue Elementary School is Will Rogers Continuation (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Van Nuys Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Van Nuys Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Nuys Van Nuys Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1092 students
0.4 miles
5435 Vesper Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818)267-5900 0.4 6-8 1092 - Sherman Oaks Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Sci And Technical Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 222 students
0.8 miles
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818)808-0158 0.8 5-8 222 - Encino Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 555 students
1.0 miles
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818)528-7000 1.0 K-8 555 - Van Nuys Chandler Learning Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 508 students
1.1 miles
14030 Weddington St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818)789-6173 1.1 K-5 508 - Van Nuys Sylvan Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 867 students
1.2 miles
6238 Noble Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818)988-4020 1.2 K-5 867
School Reviews
| 5 The information listed here is quite outdated, as there are more than 1,000 students at this school and the student-to-teacher ratio is much higher. Check GreatSchools for more current info. Kester does very well with its limited resources; the teachers are very dedicated and there is a group of parents that is energetic and involved, making a tremendous difference. There is a new science lab and PE and art programs, thanks to the PTA. The school is pretty and neat. After-school care lacks sufficient supervision. - Posted by Parent - tkj |
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