Valerio Street Elementary

valeriostes.lausd.org

645 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Valerio Street Elementary is a public school located in Van Nuys, California, serving the local community within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing fundamental primary education to students in the surrounding area, adhering to the curriculum standards set by the district. The school maintains a traditional academic environment designed to support student growth from the early grades through the transition to middle school.

The school functions as a central hub for the Van Nuys community, emphasizing parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through its official district presence, Valerio Street Elementary offers various resources, including access to academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide support services. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for future academic success and civic participation.

645

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valerio Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	567
Black	21
Asian	15
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
567 (87.9%)
White
31 (4.8%)
Black
21 (3.3%)
Asian
15 (2.3%)
Two or More
10 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	(818)785-8683
Website:	http://valeriostes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	616
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 152

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valerio Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	152
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valerio Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	341	52.9%
Male	304	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Lashon Academy

Lashon Academy District

Charter School 595 Students

7477 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405 (0.2 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th