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Cantara Street Elementary

17950 Cantara St., Reseda, CA, 91335

About Cantara Street Elementary

Cantara Street Elementary School is a public K–5 school in Reseda, California that serves about 360 students. The school has about 19 students for every teacher, which helps keep classrooms smaller and allows for more personalized instruction. The curriculum at Cantara Street Elementary School is based on California standards and includes math, English language arts, science and social studies. The school also uses technology-based learning tools and literacy programs to help students build a strong academic base. The student body is a good mix of people from Reseda with a lot of minority students and families from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. About 37% of students are good at math and about 42% are good at reading, according to academic performance indicators. Public funding for schools in the area is similar to what schools in California get on average. It helps pay for things like technology in classrooms, instructional materials, and student services. Cantara Street Elementary School is a good place to learn because it focuses on academic growth, diversity and building strong basic learning skills. The school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Cantara Street Elementary Contact Information

Address

17950 Cantara St., Reseda, CA, 91335

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Phone

(818) 342-5191

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 42% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
360
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2433 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cantara Street 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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 7.5%
Asian 8.89%
Hispanic 76.94%
Black 1.39%
Two+ Races 5%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.5%
Asian
8.89%
Hispanic
76.94%
Black
1.39%
Two+ Races
5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 360
45.28%
163 Female
54.72%
197 Male

Student Population

360 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Cantara Street Elementary focuses on its strong arts-integrated learning environment and community engagement activities. The school operates as a Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Magnet, giving students opportunities to explore art, creativity, and cultural expression alongside their regular academic curriculum

FAQ

Q1. How does Cantara Street Elementary School get kids to be active learners?

Ans. Teachers use group activities, discussions, and interactive projects to get students excited about learning.

Q2. What programs help kids learn how to get along with others?

Ans. The school encourages teamwork and communication through cooperative learning tasks and activities that teach respect and understanding.

Q3. How do teachers encourage students to celebrate their successes?

Ans. Students can be recognized for their hard work in class, at school events, and during special celebrations of their achievements.

Q4. What chances do students have to follow their creative interests?

Ans. Students can do creative work, art projects, and hands-on projects in the classroom that let them share their thoughts.

Q5. How does the school keep in touch with families?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date with newsletters, digital communication tools, and regular school updates.

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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