Van Ness Avenue Elementary

School Overview
Van Ness Avenue Elementary School, located in the heart of the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, is a public school serving a diverse student body within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. As an inner-city school, it plays a vital role in the local community by offering essential educational resources and extracurricular engagement to neighborhood families.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Van Ness Avenue Elementary focuses on social-emotional development and student enrichment to help prepare children for success in higher grades. The school benefits from its urban setting, which allows for a variety of partnerships and programs common to the LAUSD system. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to create a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential while navigating the challenges and opportunities of a bustling metropolitan school district.
176
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (323)469-0992
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Van Ness Avenue Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)