Lashon Academy vs Valerio Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 302 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lashon Academy
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
Valerio Street Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students
| Measure | Lashon Academy Van Nuys, California | Valerio Street Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1834 of 5,693 | #5184 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24398 of 50,301 | #48399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 595 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 20% |
| city | Van Nuys | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lashon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 13.3).
- •Lashon Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 20%).
- •Lashon Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Lashon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Lashon Academy does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.5).
- •Valerio Street Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 595.
- •Lashon Academy is a charter school while Valerio Street 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 Lashon Academy better than Valerio Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lashon Academy ranks higher (51.1 vs 13.3 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 Lashon Academy and Valerio Street Elementary?
About 302 m in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lashon Academy: 595. Valerio Street Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lashon Academy and Valerio Street Elementary rank in California?
Lashon Academy is 1834th of 5,693 and Valerio Street Elementary is 5184th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).