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

About Winnetka Avenue Elementary

Winnetka Avenue Elementary School is located at 8240 Winnetka Avenue. The school serves 540 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 21:1. Math proficiency is 22% and reading proficiency is 32%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school is a place where people can grow and feel like they belong to a community. Teachers work together to make sure that lessons are the same in all of their classrooms. The campus has up-to-date tools to help with everyday learning. Students are told to be proud of their school environment. We have regular meetings to make sure that everyone on staff is working toward the same goals. The outdoor lunch areas are set up so that meals can be eaten safely and in an orderly manner. The media center has gotten new literacy resources to help with reading goals. Teachers keep a professional and steady focus on helping students do better. The cost of homes near the school ranges from $620,000 to $930,000. Parents say that the school is very professional and that everything runs smoothly on a daily basis. Families think that the school pays close attention to every little thing. The school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 32% in Reading.

16

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

331

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.44%

Asian 9.37%

Hispanic 79.46%

Black 3.63%

Two+ Races 2.11%

Native Am. 0%

White

5.44%

Asian

9.37%

Hispanic

79.46%

Black

3.63%

Two+ Races

2.11%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 331

45.92%

152 Female

54.08%

179 Male

Student Population

331 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

674 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Winnetka Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

8240 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park, CA, 91306

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Phone

(818) 341-5422

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Website

http://winnetkaavees.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

As part of its "Portrait of a Graduate" standards, Winnetka Avenue Elementary is getting its fifth-grade students ready for middle school in late 2026. The school recently held a community event to celebrate how much the students' reading and character had improved. Teachers are getting ready for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests that will take place in April.

FAQ

Q1. Does Winnetka Avenue Elementary School offer a program just for gifted students?

Ans. The school has a Schools for Advanced Studies (SAS) program that gives gifted and high-achieving students challenging and advanced lessons.

Q2. What is the "Parent Passport" program at the elementary school on Winnetka Avenue?

Ans. This program encourages parents to go to different school meetings and workshops to get "stamps" that show they are involved on campus.

Q3. What does Winnetka Avenue Elementary School do to keep the campus safe during the school day?

Ans. After the morning bell, all gates are locked, and visitors must use the main entrance to sign in through the security system.

Q4. Does Winnetka Avenue Elementary School have any choirs or musical groups that perform?

Ans. Students can join the drill team or the school chorus. Both groups perform at school assemblies and community events all year long.

Q5. How does Winnetka Avenue Elementary School help students get ready for middle school?

Ans. The school holds orientation nights for middle school students and sets up visits to the campus for fifth graders to help them get ready for the next level.

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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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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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