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Capistrano Avenue Elementary

8118 Capistrano Ave., West Hills, CA, 91304

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 984 of 6840 in California

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About Capistrano Avenue Elementary

The Capistrano Avenue Elementary School is in West Hills, California, at 8111 Capistrano Ave. It serves a suburban area of the western San Fernando Valley. It has classes for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are 523 students enrolled, which makes the campus size average. There are 22 students for every teacher. There are about 49% male and 51% female in the school. State assessment data shows that 57% of students are good at math and 47% are good at reading. The school is a regular public elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District and has a gifted/high-ability magnet program on site. The school combines neighborhood and magnet enrollment pathways into a program-based campus model. Homes near the campus often sell for around $950,000, which is a sign of higher home prices in West Hills. Capistrano Avenue Elementary School in West Hills, California, stands out from other elementary schools because it has a magnet program and better academic performance.

Capistrano Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

8118 Capistrano Ave., West Hills, CA, 91304

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Phone

(818) 883-8981

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 47% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
422
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 984 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Capistrano Avenue 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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 - 2:30 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 13.51%
Asian 8.06%
Hispanic 66.59%
Black 4.27%
Two+ Races 7.35%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
13.51%
Asian
8.06%
Hispanic
66.59%
Black
4.27%
Two+ Races
7.35%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 422
45.97%
194 Female
54.03%
228 Male

Student Population

422 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Capistrano Avenue Elementary School wants families to fill out the School Experience Survey so they can give feedback on the programs at the school. The school is also holding parent-teacher conferences to help with ongoing academic planning and involvement.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities that make learning more fun are offered at Capistrano Avenue Elementary School?

Ans. The school offers enrichment activities such as arts and crafts, technology-based learning, and academic clubs.

Q2. Does Capistrano Avenue Elementary School have programs for kids before or after school?

Ans. The school offers before- and after-school programs that encompass supervised play, tutoring, and a range of extracurricular activities to enhance students' learning and social development.

Q3. How are students supported in advanced learning programs?

Ans. Students in advanced tracks are provided with a variety of instructional methods that are intended to foster their academic development and improve their higher-level of thinking skills.

Q4. Is it possible for parents to get involved at the school?

Ans. Parents can get involved by joining school committees, volunteering, and going to planned events on campus.

Q5. What kind of atmosphere can families expect on campus?

Ans. The school keeps things organized with set schedules, supervised activities, and a focus on learning.

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

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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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