Limerick Avenue Elementary: Top Rated K-5 in Canoga Park, CA (2026 List)

About Limerick Avenue Elementary

Limerick Avenue Elementary School is located at 8530 Limerick Avenue. The school serves 620 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 21:1. Math proficiency is 39% and reading proficiency is 45%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The overall school environment is set up to give all kids a steady and predictable way to learn. To get the most out of teaching time, daily schedules are strictly followed. The building's design makes for a unique setting for modern education. Staff members stress how important it is to be on time and attend regularly. Classrooms have all the basic supplies they need to teach core subjects. The school courtyard is the main place where students can hang out with adults. Science and social studies themes that are currently being studied are shown in the hallways. The entire building footprint now has modern safety systems. The cost of homes in this area is between $630,000 and $940,000. Parents often talk about how nice the front office staff is and how strong the school's sense of tradition is. A lot of families like that the school is so well-known in the area. The campus wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%

Reading 45%

State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 45% in Reading.

31

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

652

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.22%

Asian 5.52%

Hispanic 83.28%

Black 1.38%

Two+ Races 6.29%

Native Am. 0.15%

White

3.22%

Asian

5.52%

Hispanic

83.28%

Black

1.38%

Two+ Races

6.29%

Native Am.

0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 652

49.54%

323 Female

50.46%

329 Male

Student Population

652 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Limerick Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

8530 Limerick Ave., Canoga Park, CA, 91306

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Phone

(818) 341-1730

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Website

http://limerickavees.lausd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:23 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Limerick Avenue Elementary is currently taking part in district-wide efforts to help students make up for missed class time during the winter months. The Parent Center and the school's leadership team are working together to put on workshops that will help kids do better in math and English Language Arts. Families are also getting information about when they can sign up for school in 2026–2027, which will start in late March.

FAQ

Q1. Does Limerick Avenue Elementary School have a program for students who speak two languages?

Ans. The school has a Korean Dual Language program that helps students become very good at both Korean and English.

Q2. What kinds of technology can students at Limerick Avenue Elementary School use?

Ans. Each student has their own iPad or Chromebook to help them learn how to use technology and learn in a way that works best for them.

Q3. What does Limerick Avenue Elementary School do to help its students stay fit?

Ans. Every day before their academic lessons, students do ten minutes of guided exercise as part of the "Morning Move" program.

Q4. Does Limerick Avenue Elementary School have any projects that involve gardening or the environment?

Ans. The school has a garden run by students where kids learn about biology, nutrition, and how to take care of the environment by planting and harvesting.

Q5. What kinds of help are there for English Learners at Limerick Avenue Elementary School?

Ans. Dedicated ELD teachers give students daily lessons that are focused on helping them learn academic English while also doing well in their core subjects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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