Kester Avenue Elementary School
- Kester Avenue Elementary School serves 1,022 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Kester Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kester Avenue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Kester Avenue Elementary School's student population of 1,022 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,022 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Kester Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Kester Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1023 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Van Nuys Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Nuys Van Nuys Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,083 student
0.4 miles
5435 Vesper Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900 0.4 6-8 1,083 - Sherman Oaks Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Sci And Technical Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 218 students
0.8 miles
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158 0.8 5-8 218 - Encino Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 554 students
1.0 miles
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000 1.0 K-8 554 - Van Nuys Chandler Learning Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 513 students
1.1 miles
14030 Weddington St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 789-6173 1.1 K-5 513 - Van Nuys Sylvan Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 882 students
1.2 miles
6238 Noble Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-4020 1.2 K-5 882
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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