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Valor Academy Elementary

5101 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste. 8, Los Angeles, CA, 90029

About Valor Academy Elementary

Valor Academy Elementary is a public charter school in Arleta, Los Angeles, California. It is located in a big city. The school has about 366 students and serves kids from kindergarten to grade 4. The school has about 23 students for every full-time teacher, which is the same as the district average. The campus also has the help of two full-time school counselors, which is a good thing. Valor Academy Elementary uses a structured, college-preparatory teaching model that focuses on core subjects like English Language Arts and Math, as well as character development and consistent classroom routines. The school community is very diverse, with a lot of students from minority groups. About 92% of the students come from low-income families, and there are an equal number of boys and girls in the class. According to data from U.S. News, 32% of students are good at Math and 32% are good at Reading (ELA). The amount of money each student gets is in line with what most California charter schools get.

Valor Academy Elementary Contact Information

Address

5101 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste. 8, Los Angeles, CA, 90029

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Phone

(818) 217-2733

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 32% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
366
Total Students
$90556
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2914 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Valor Academy Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:50 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.

Student Demographics

White 1.37%
Asian 4.92%
Hispanic 92.35%
Black 0.82%
Two+ Races 0.27%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
1.37%
Asian
4.92%
Hispanic
92.35%
Black
0.82%
Two+ Races
0.27%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 366
49.73%
182 Female
50.27%
184 Male

Student Population

366 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

366 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Valor Academy Elementary in Los Angeles is getting a lot of attention because they teach in a new way. NBC4's Daily Pledge has shown the school and its great students and what they've done. Valor Academy Elementary helps kids for the rest of their lives and gives everyone an education. This helps them do well in school, make friends, and feel good about who they are.

The school's new partnership with Thinking Nation shows that it really wants to give kids things to do after school. The principal is in charge and is making sure that the kids are safe while they learn and grow. Valor Academy Elementary is a great school for kids to go to. They need to learn how to be good leaders who do the right thing and stand up for what they believe in.

FAQ

Q1. What programs does the School have to help kids learn?

Ans. The school has many programs, like arts, technology, physical education, and group projects, that help all students become more creative, think critically, and solve problems.

Q2. How does the School get families to take part in school events?

Ans. Families can go to cultural nights, workshops, volunteer events, and parent-teacher conferences. This helps make sure that home and school work together to help the students do well.

Q3. What resources are available to students who need extra help with their schoolwork?

Ans. Tutoring sessions, small-group instruction that is specific to each student's needs, teacher guidance, and targeted learning programs are all ways for students to get help with their schoolwork.

Q4. What does the school do to keep the environment safe and happy?

Ans. The makes the school a friendly, respectful, and welcoming place by using programs for all students, campaigns against bullying, peer mentoring, and systems of positive reinforcement.

Q5. Do students get to do things outside of school?

Ans. Students can join music, sports, clubs, arts programs, and STEM activities that help them become better people, work together, and become leaders outside of school.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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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