Kester Avenue Elementary

www.lausd.k12.ca.us/kester_el

886 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kester Avenue Elementary, located in the heart of Van Nuys, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment. It acts as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while providing students with the resources necessary to transition successfully to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Kester Avenue Elementary plays an active role in the daily lives of families in the San Fernando Valley. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with district-wide initiatives, the school strives to cultivate both social and intellectual growth among its pupils. As an LAUSD institution, it remains focused on school safety, community engagement, and ensuring that all students have access to the programs and support systems required to meet state educational benchmarks.

886

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kester Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	299
Black	44
Asian	113
Two or More	179

Hispanic
299 (33.7%)
White
251 (28.3%)
Two or More
179 (20.2%)
Asian
113 (12.8%)
Black
44 (5.0%)

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:	(818)787-6751
Website:	http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/kester_el
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 193

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kester Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	193
Grade 1	138
Grade 2	132
Grade 3	164
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kester Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	427	48.2%
Male	459	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)