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Van Ness Avenue Elementary

501 North Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90004

Ranked 3732 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Los Angeles
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Van Ness Avenue Elementary

501 North Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90004

About Van Ness Avenue Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 57% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
198
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.56%
Asian 6.06%
Hispanic 80.81%
Black 3.03%
Two+ Races 4.55%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.56%
Asian
6.06%
Hispanic
80.81%
Black
3.03%
Two+ Races
4.55%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 198
46.46%
92 Female
53.54%
106 Male

Student Population

198 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Van Ness Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

501 North Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90004

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Phone

(323) 469-0992

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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 2:23 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

People are very excited at Van Ness Avenue Elementary in Los Angeles! The school recently held a Back to School Night and Noche de Regreso a la Escuela to welcome students back. This shows how committed they are to getting involved in the community. The principal is in charge of creating a supportive environment where students can do well in school, make friends, and feel good about themselves.

The school is also working on new ways for students to learn, such as by adding new programs and activities. Van Ness Avenue Elementary is a great place to learn and grow because it has a strong sense of community and is dedicated to helping students grow. Parents and students alike praise the school's welcoming atmosphere and commitment to excellence, which has helped it become known as one of the best schools in LAUSD.

FAQ

Q1. How does Van Ness Avenue Elementary make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Van Ness Avenue Elementary has a friendly environment that makes students feel comfortable asking questions, taking part, and building their confidence in learning.

Q2. What does the school do to help students with different learning styles?

Ans. Teachers change how they teach to meet the different needs of their students, making sure they get the right help and support.

Q3. What kinds of things help kids make friends?

Ans. Students can learn how to work together, talk to each other, and make friends through group projects, classroom discussions, and school events.

Q4. How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Families are encouraged to get involved through school programs, events, and regular communication with teachers and staff.

Q5. What skills do students need to work on?

Ans. The school teaches students to be responsible, respectful, and curious in order to help them do well in school and in life.

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

PS

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

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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