Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter vs Kester Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Encino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
494 students
Kester Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
886 students
| Measure | Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Encino, California | Kester Avenue Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #415 of 5,693 | #769 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6423 of 50,301 | #10593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| city | Encino | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 71.0).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 47%).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.6).
- •Kester Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 886 students compared with 494.
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is a charter school while Kester Avenue Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter better than Kester Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter ranks higher (77.5 vs 71.0 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 Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter and Kester Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Encino and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter: 494. Kester Avenue Elementary: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter and Kester Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is 415th of 5,693 and Kester Avenue Elementary is 769th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).