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Kester Avenue Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 5353 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411-4022

(818) 787-6751 · www.lausd.k12.ca.us/kester_el

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10/10
#266
Rank 266 out of 5,722
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #248 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #335 · 94th percentile
Science10/10 · #272 · 95th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the residential streets of Van Nuys, Kester Avenue Elementary punches well above its weight in a district as sprawling and competitive as LAUSD, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the entire state. Families who prioritize strong academics but want to stay in the San Fernando Valley — rather than navigating the westside or private school scramble — often find Kester to be a genuine hidden gem. The surrounding neighborhood is a quieter, more affordable slice of L.A. life, with a tight-knit school community that reflects the diverse, hardworking character of Van Nuys itself.

Student Demographics

407 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
142 (35%)
White
132 (32%)
Asian
46 (11%)
Multiple Races
27 (7%)
African American
21 (5%)
Filipino
9 (2%)
Other
30 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners73 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged204 (50%)
Students with Disabilities66 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

886
Enrollment
36
Teachers (FTE)
24.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
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 Programs9/10 · #1052 · 83rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found