Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter vs Sylvan Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Sylvan Park Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students
| Measure | Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Encino, California | Sylvan Park Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 5,693 | #5072 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6423 of 50,301 | #47980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 20% |
| city | Encino | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 14.3).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on math proficiency (76% vs 20%).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 97.4%).
- •Sylvan Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.5).
- •Sylvan Park Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 494.
- •Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is a charter school while Sylvan Park 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 Sylvan Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter ranks higher (77.5 vs 14.3 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 Sylvan Park Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Encino and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter: 494. Sylvan Park Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter and Sylvan Park Elementary rank in California?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is 415th of 5,693 and Sylvan Park Elementary is 5072nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).