Kester Avenue Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Nuys, California 91411 · Los Angeles Unified
#769 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#10593 of 50,301 nationally
About Kester Avenue Elementary
Kester 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 886 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 769th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 886.
There are 19 schools in Van Nuys; Kester Avenue Elementary ranks 1st of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.6
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 Kester Avenue Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kester Avenue Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Nuys Middle
Van Nuys · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students · 693 m away
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
85 students · 1.2 km away
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Encino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
494 students · 1.5 km away
Sylvan Park Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students · 1.8 km away
Chandler Elementary
Sherman Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students · 1.9 km away
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Sherman Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
511 students · 2.0 km away
Van Nuys Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,969 students · 2.5 km away
Van Nuys Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 2.6 km away
Ararat Charter
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
333 students · 2.7 km away
Columbus Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students · 2.8 km away
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886 students
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887 students
Rice (William) Elementary
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887 students
R. Paul Krey Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
885 students
Starr King K-8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kester Avenue Elementary a good school?
Kester Avenue Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #769 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 Kester Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Kester Avenue Elementary ranks #769 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #10593 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kester Avenue Elementary?
Kester Avenue Elementary had 886 students in 2025.
Is Kester Avenue Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Kester Avenue Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kester Avenue Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kester Avenue Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.