Valor Academy Elementary District

Valor Academy Elementary District is an active independent charter district operating a single campus located at 8755 Woodman Ave. in Arleta, California. Situated within a large city setting in the vibrant Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area, this open public district provides dedicated early childhood and elementary education spanning from kindergarten through fourth grade. The district serves a total student body of 387 children, welcoming 89 kindergarteners, 70 first graders, 79 second graders, 70 third graders, and 79 fourth graders. Reflecting its surrounding community, the student population is predominantly Hispanic (350 students), alongside Asian (16), White (8), Black (7), multiracial (5), and American Indian (1) learners, balanced nearly evenly between 198 male and 189 female students.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling nearly 96 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is anchored by 32 full-time equivalent teachers—yielding a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 12 to 1—and enhanced by 10.5 instructional aides. The teaching staff is further complemented by over 53 support staff members who assist with student services, administrative operations, and campus maintenance. Operating as a designated local educational agency for federal programs, Valor Academy Elementary District combines targeted academic instruction with strong institutional support. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs can contact the main office at (818) 217-2733 or visit their website at brightstarschools.org/vaes.