Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Napa Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Napa Street Elementary serves the northwest part of Northridge, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Napa Street Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
Welcome to the Home of the Jaguars. Where the Path to College Begins!
School Rankings
Napa Street 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 Napa Street Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#7343 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Napa Street Elementary School's ranking?
Napa Street Elementary School is ranked #7343 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Napa Street Elementary School?
402 students attend Napa Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Napa Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Napa Street Elementary School?
Napa Street Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Napa Street Elementary School offer ?
Napa Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Napa Street Elementary School part of?
Napa Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
My review is from 1961-65, k-4. It was a good school... some nice teachers, some mean ones. I remember walking to and from school from the community and Yolanda from the first day of kindergarten forward. The Dodgers beat the twins in the world series which was exciting in class.
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