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Valley Charter Elementary

16514 Nordhoff St., North Hills, CA, 91343

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 778 of 6840 in California

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About Valley Charter Elementary

Valley Charter Elementary is a public charter school in North Hills, California, that teaches kids in grades K–5. There are about 500 to 600 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 23 students. This is a little higher than some elementary schools in the area, but it's normal for a lot of California public charters. Valley Charter Elementary follows California's state frameworks and uses a curriculum based on standards. The main goals are to teach the basics, use technology in the classroom, and get kids ready for college starting in the early grades. The student body is as varied as the North Hills community. 62% of students are good at math and 57% are good at reading (ELA), which means they are doing well in school. Located in the San Fernando Valley area, where median home prices are above the national average, the school is part of a competitive educational landscape that includes options often considered among the best elementary school in California . Overall, Valley Charter Elementary demonstrates solid academic outcomes and a structured learning environment.

Valley Charter Elementary Contact Information

Address

16514 Nordhoff St., North Hills, CA, 91343

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Phone

(818) 810-6713

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 57% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
296
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 778 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Valley Charter 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
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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 3:00 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 28.04%
Asian 11.82%
Hispanic 50%
Black 3.04%
Two+ Races 7.09%
Native Am. 0%
White
28.04%
Asian
11.82%
Hispanic
50%
Black
3.04%
Two+ Races
7.09%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 296
49.66%
147 Female
50.34%
149 Male

Student Population

296 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Valley Charter Elementary recently held a fun family engagement night to celebrate students' achievements. There were classroom showcases, arts and crafts, and hands-on STEM projects. Staff and families are still working together to promote a strong culture of learning, creativity, and new ideas.

FAQ

Q1. Does Valley Charter Elementary charge tuition?

Ans. No, Valley Charter Elementary is a public charter school, so it doesn't charge tuition for students who are already enrolled.

Q2. How does Valley Charter Elementary's enrollment process work?

Ans. Most of the time, admission is based on an application process. If there are more applications than seats, a public lottery may be held.

Q3. Does the school help students who need extra help?

Ans. Yes, according to state and federal rules, students can get special education services and individualized learning plans.

Q4. Are there ways for parents to get involved?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to get involved by volunteering, going to school events, and joining parent advisory groups.

Q5. What kinds of programs for extra learning are available?

Ans. Depending on the programming for the year, enrichment can include arts, technology-based learning activities, and academic help after 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
SLB

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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