Van Gogh Charter

17160 Van Gogh St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344

vangoghcharter.lausd.org

Charter School 456 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Van Gogh Charter, located in Granada Hills, California, is a public elementary school operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a charter school, it offers a specialized educational environment that emphasizes high academic standards, community involvement, and a commitment to fostering student success. The school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school while encouraging personal development and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academics, Van Gogh Charter prides itself on maintaining a close-knit school culture characterized by strong parent participation and collaborative leadership. The school’s physical location in Granada Hills serves as a hub for its local neighborhood families, and it utilizes the charter model to implement specific educational strategies aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a supportive social atmosphere, Van Gogh Charter seeks to provide a balanced learning experience that helps students thrive within the public school system.

456

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Gogh Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	182
Black	11
Asian	30
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
182 (39.9%)
White
178 (39.0%)
Two or More
54 (11.8%)
Asian
30 (6.6%)
Black
11 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)360-2141
Website:	http://vangoghcharter.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Van Gogh Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Van Gogh Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	52.9%
Male	215	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)