School Overview
Van Ness Avenue Elementary School, located in the heart of the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, is a public school serving a diverse student body within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. As an inner-city school, it plays a vital role in the local community by offering essential educational resources and extracurricular engagement to neighborhood families.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Van Ness Avenue Elementary focuses on social-emotional development and student enrichment to help prepare children for success in higher grades. The school benefits from its urban setting, which allows for a variety of partnerships and programs common to the LAUSD system. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to create a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential while navigating the challenges and opportunities of a bustling metropolitan school district.
189
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Ness Avenue Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White15
Hispanic144
Black6
Asian11
Two or More13
  • Hispanic
    144 (76.2%)
  • White
    15 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    13 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    11 (5.8%)
  • Black
    6 (3.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (323)469-0992
Website: http://vannessavees.lausd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Van Ness Avenue Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten42
Grade 134
Grade 224
Grade 339
Grade 427
Grade 523
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Van Ness Avenue Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8545%
Male10455%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)