Ararat Charter
Ararat Charter is a mid-sized public educational campus located in Van Nuys, CA. Administered by Ararat Charter District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 333 enrolled students across grades KG through 05.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 14.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 23:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 83.8% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 255 students qualified for free lunch and 24 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 6555 Sylmar Ave. in Van Nuys, CA 91401, Ararat Charter serves families zoned within the Ararat Charter District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 303 |
| Hispanic | 29 |
| Black | 1 |
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White303 (91.0%)
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Hispanic29 (8.7%)
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Black1 (0.3%)
| 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: | Ararat Charter District |
| Phone: | (818)994-2904 |
| Website: | http://araratcharterschool.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 333 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 255 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 24 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Grade 1 | 56 |
| Grade 2 | 56 |
| Grade 3 | 56 |
| Grade 4 | 56 |
| Grade 5 | 54 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 169 | 50.8% |
| Male | 164 | 49.2% |