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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 6900 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405-3209

(818) 908-6700 · www.cardenases-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

2/10
#4754
Rank 4754 out of 5,722
Top 83%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4357 · 24th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4887 · 15th percentile
Science2/10 · #4816 · 14th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cardenas Elementary sits in the heart of Van Nuys, a dense, working-class neighborhood in the central San Fernando Valley where families tend to have deep roots in the community. The school serves a predominantly Latino student population and reflects the tight-knit, Spanish-speaking character of the surrounding streets — families who value a school that feels like an extension of the neighborhood itself will find that here. Academics are a work in progress, with scores below state averages, so families who are hands-on with homework and supplementing at home will likely get the most out of what Cardenas has to offer.

Student Demographics

178 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
162 (91%)
White
8 (4%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners89 (50%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged172 (97%)
Students with Disabilities30 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

423
Enrollment
18.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #1878 · 69th percentile

158 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found