Kester Avenue Elementary

www.lausd.k12.ca.us/kester_el

836 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

836

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

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:	(818)787-6751
Website:	http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/kester_el
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Kester Avenue Elementary
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)