Columbus Avenue Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Nuys, California 91405 · Los Angeles Unified
#5471 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#49448 of 50,301 nationally
About Columbus Avenue Elementary
Columbus Avenue Elementary is a public elementary located in Van Nuys, in the Los Angeles Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 382 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 10.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 5471st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is students per teacher (14th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 382.
There are 19 schools in Van Nuys; Columbus Avenue Elementary ranks 19th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbus Avenue Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbus Avenue Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Nuys Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,969 students · 970 m away
Sylvan Park Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students · 1.1 km away
Bassett Street Elementary
Lake Balboa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students · 1.3 km away
Valley Charter Middle
Van Nuys · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
264 students · 1.3 km away
Valerio Street Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students · 1.4 km away
CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing
Van Nuys · Charter high · Grades 9–12
424 students · 1.5 km away
Ararat Charter
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
333 students · 1.6 km away
Lashon Academy
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
595 students · 1.6 km away
Van Nuys Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 1.7 km away
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,229 students · 1.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus Avenue Elementary a good school?
Columbus Avenue Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 10.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5471 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbus Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Columbus Avenue Elementary ranks #5471 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #49448 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbus Avenue Elementary?
Columbus Avenue Elementary had 382 students in 2025.
Is Columbus Avenue Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Columbus Avenue Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbus Avenue Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Columbus Avenue Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.