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Columbus Avenue

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 6700 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405-4513

(818) 779-5440

2/10
#4704
Rank 4704 out of 5,722
Top 82%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4906 · 14th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4543 · 21st percentile
Science3/10 · #4117 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Columbus Avenue Elementary sits in the heart of Van Nuys, one of the San Fernando Valley's most densely populated and culturally diverse neighborhoods — a working-class community where families are deeply rooted and schools carry a lot of weight in daily life. Academic scores here run below state averages, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to weigh their options, but for those embedded in the local community, it's a school that reflects the real texture of the neighborhood. Families looking for a school that mirrors the multicultural fabric of Van Nuys will find Columbus Avenue very much a part of that story.

Student Demographics

192 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
180 (94%)
White
5 (3%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners122 (64%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged185 (96%)
Students with Disabilities45 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

382
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16.5
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 · #1850 · 69th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found