Sylvan Park Elementary

sylvanparkes.lausd.org

643 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sylvan Park Elementary, located in Van Nuys, California, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while supporting the diverse social and emotional needs of its student population. The school aims to provide a structured foundation in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking to prepare young learners for future educational success.

The school is known for its efforts to build a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By leveraging its resources as part of the LAUSD system, Sylvan Park Elementary focuses on creating a safe and engaging campus culture where students are encouraged to participate in school-wide activities and character-building programs. Its mission is centered on equipping students with the tools necessary to become productive, lifelong learners within a supportive and collaborative setting.

643

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylvan Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	578
Black	13
Asian	11
Two or More	17

Hispanic
578 (89.9%)
White
24 (3.7%)
Two or More
17 (2.6%)
Black
13 (2.0%)
Asian
11 (1.7%)

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)988-4020
Website:	http://sylvanparkes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	608
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 133

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sylvan Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	133
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sylvan Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	49.1%
Male	327	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)