Erwin Elementary vs Kittridge Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erwin Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Kittridge Street Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
768 students
| Measure | Erwin Elementary Van Nuys, California | Kittridge Street Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3356 of 5,693 | #4615 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38752 of 50,301 | #46066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 580 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 28% |
| city | Van Nuys | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erwin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 18.0).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 93.1%).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.6).
- •Kittridge Street Elementary is the larger school with 768 students compared with 580.
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 Erwin Elementary better than Kittridge Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Erwin Elementary ranks higher (29.7 vs 18.0 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 Erwin Elementary and Kittridge Street Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin Elementary: 580. Kittridge Street Elementary: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin Elementary and Kittridge Street Elementary rank in California?
Erwin Elementary is 3356th of 5,693 and Kittridge Street Elementary is 4615th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).