Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary

cardenases.lausd.org

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary School is a public school located in Van Nuys, California, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. The school is named in honor of Andres and Maria Cardenas, reflecting its deep ties to the local community and its dedication to honoring the cultural heritage and values of the families it serves.

The school offers a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards, with a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, Cardenas Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience by integrating opportunities for student development, often focusing on building character, fostering inclusivity, and encouraging parent participation. By maintaining a connection to the broader LAUSD network, the school utilizes district resources to support its diverse student population and ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

423

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	374
Black	7
Asian	15
Two or More	12

Hispanic
374 (88.4%)
White
15 (3.5%)
Asian
15 (3.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.8%)
Black
7 (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)908-6700
Website:	http://cardenases.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 100

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	44.9%
Male	233	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)