Nestle Avenue Charter

Charter School 421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Nestle Avenue Charter, located in Tarzana, California, is a public elementary school operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a charter school, it offers a distinct educational environment that emphasizes academic achievement and community engagement. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, fostering a focused learning atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and strong teacher-student partnerships.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core academic subjects like language arts and mathematics with enrichment opportunities. By operating as a charter, Nestle Avenue is able to implement specific instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Located in a residential area, the school serves as a central hub for the local Tarzana community, providing a stable and supportive foundation for young learners as they progress through their primary education.

421

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nestle Avenue Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	107
Black	20
Asian	25
Two or More	97
Pacific Islander	1

White
171 (40.6%)
Hispanic
107 (25.4%)
Two or More
97 (23.0%)
Asian
25 (5.9%)
Black
20 (4.8%)
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)342-6148
Website:	http://nestleavecharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 94

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nestle Avenue Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nestle Avenue Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	47.3%
Male	222	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)