Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nevada Avenue 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 10-14% (which is lower 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 18:1 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: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nevada Avenue Elementary serves the northwest part of Canoga Park, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nevada Avenue Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nevada 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 Nevada Avenue Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#7013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
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
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
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
5%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevada Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Nevada Avenue Elementary School is ranked #7013 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nevada Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Nevada Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pomelo Community Charter, Justice Street Academy Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Nevada Avenue Elementary School?
379 students attend Nevada Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Nevada Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nevada Avenue Elementary School?
Nevada Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nevada Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Nevada Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nevada Avenue Elementary School part of?
Nevada Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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