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Van Ness Avenue Elementary School

501 N. Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
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Tel: (323) 469-0992
www.vannesselementary.com
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Van Ness Avenue Elementary School serves 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Ness Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Van Ness Avenue Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Van Ness Avenue Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45-49%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
80%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Van Ness Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Van Ness Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
7%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.35
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Ness Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Ness Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Van Ness Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Van Ness Avenue Elementary School?

187 students attend Van Ness Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Van Ness Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Ness Avenue Elementary School?

Van Ness Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Van Ness Avenue Elementary School offer ?

Van Ness Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Van Ness Avenue Elementary School part of?

Van Ness Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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