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Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary

6900 Calhoun Ave., Van Nuys, CA, 91405

Ranked 4578 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Van Nuys
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary

6900 Calhoun Ave., Van Nuys, CA, 91405

About Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 27% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
397
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.03%
Asian 3.02%
Hispanic 90.68%
Black 0.76%
Two+ Races 1.26%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.03%
Asian
3.02%
Hispanic
90.68%
Black
0.76%
Two+ Races
1.26%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 397
46.35%
184 Female
53.65%
213 Male

Student Population

397 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

272 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary Contact Information

Address

6900 Calhoun Ave., Van Nuys, CA, 91405

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Phone

(818) 908-6700

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Robotics & STEM
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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
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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

Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary School recently held a family engagement night where students showed off their STEM, art, and literacy projects. During a lively assembly, the school also honored students for making progress in their studies and acting well.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities outside of school are available?

Ans. Along with after-school clubs, the school offers programs in the arts, music, and physical education.

Q2. Is there a parent-teacher association (PTA) at the school?

Ans. Yes, there is an active PTA that helps with school events, fundraisers, and other school projects.

Q3. Do students have access to technology resources?

Ans. To help with digital learning, classrooms have computers, tablets, and smartboards.

Q4. Is there a library or media center at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a library with books, digital resources, and places for students to study.

Q5. Does the school help students who have special needs?

Ans. Yes, there are individualized education programs (IEPs) and special education services.

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
F

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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