Canterbury Avenue Elementary vs Vena Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Avenue Elementary
Arleta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
578 students
Vena Avenue Elementary
Arleta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Canterbury Avenue Elementary Arleta, California | Vena Avenue Elementary Arleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3468 of 5,693 | #1783 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39571 of 50,301 | #23577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 578 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Arleta | Arleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vena Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 28.4).
- •Vena Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Vena Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Vena Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 85.5%).
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.1).
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 464.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canterbury Avenue Elementary better than Vena Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vena Avenue Elementary ranks higher (52.3 vs 28.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canterbury Avenue Elementary and Vena Avenue Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Arleta and Arleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Avenue Elementary: 578. Vena Avenue Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Avenue Elementary and Vena Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Canterbury Avenue Elementary is 3468th of 5,693 and Vena Avenue Elementary is 1783rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).