Van Nuys Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Nuys, California 91401 · Los Angeles Unified
#5384 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#49114 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Nuys Elementary
Van Nuys 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 459 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 5384th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is math proficiency (13th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 459.
There are 19 schools in Van Nuys; Van Nuys Elementary ranks 18th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.9
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 Van Nuys Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Nuys Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ararat Charter
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
333 students · 199 m away
Van Nuys Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,969 students · 710 m away
CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing
Van Nuys · Charter high · Grades 9–12
424 students · 768 m away
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 970 m away
Valley Charter Middle
Van Nuys · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
264 students · 1.5 km away
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students · 1.5 km away
Sylvan Park Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students · 1.5 km away
Kittridge Street Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
768 students · 1.5 km away
Columbus Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students · 1.7 km away
Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles
Van Nuys CA · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
161 students · 1.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Nuys Elementary a good school?
Van Nuys Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 11.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5384 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 Van Nuys Elementary rank in California?
Van Nuys Elementary ranks #5384 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #49114 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Nuys Elementary?
Van Nuys Elementary had 459 students in 2025.
Is Van Nuys Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Van Nuys Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Nuys Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Nuys Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.