KESTER AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kester Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Van Nuys, CA with about 1,022 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Kester Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kester Avenue Elementary, located in the heart of Van Nuys, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment. It acts as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while providing students with the resources necessary to transition successfully to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Kester Avenue Elementary plays an active role in the daily lives of families in the San Fernando Valley. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with district-wide initiatives, the school strives to cultivate both social and intellectual growth among its pupils. As an LAUSD institution, it remains focused on school safety, community engagement, and ensuring that all students have access to the programs and support systems required to meet state educational benchmarks.

For more information, contact Kester Avenue Elementary at (818) 787-6751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411-4022
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KESTER AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Van Nuys, CA with about 1,022 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
1,022
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,022 students

White
38.9%
Hispanic/Latino
36.4%
Asian
9.5%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black or African American
7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.