O'Melveny Elementary School

O'Melveny Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
728 Woodworth St,  San Fernando, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.8
394 Students
B
Niche Grade
Established in 1922, O’Melveny Elementary is a public school made up of approximately 200 students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Home of the Superstars, the school services the neighborhoods of San Fernando and Sylmar and sits at 728 Woodworth Street. With an emphasis on core curriculum classes such as math, English, and science, the school also encourages a balanced and well-rounded approach to education. A featured favorite is the Kids Heart Challenge, which is a challenge designed to raise funds by helping children with heart-related health issues. This program is also designed to teach kids how to take care of their hearts at a young age while offering cardio challenges to help strengthen young hearts. After school programs are a celebrated feature of the school and boys in first through third grades can participate in the Cub Scouts, while girls in forth though fifth grades can partake in the “Do It Yourself Club”. The school proudly stands for kindness and supports anti-bullying for all children in all grades. Annually, the school celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday which includes dress-up and reading some of Dr. Seuss’s favorite and most celebrated works. If you’re looking for a school that provides a positive atmosphere in which students can grow academically as well as socially, O’Melveny Elementary might be just the place.

School Details

Head of School
Henry Vidrio
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
40%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
12%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.9%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
96.7%
White
2%
Black
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/13/2021
My experience with O’Melveny school is excelent as most of the teachers I personally know will go the extra mile for their students. The administration may seem strict with parents but I know they look for the best to our students. I know my child will be safe and the staff will take care of them. D...
4.0 other
2/11/2021
O'Melveny ES has dedicated staff that want the best for their students. Every day the staff is making learning academic, meaningful, and fun! O'Melveny ES is the place to educate your child. Keep up the great work O'Melveny family!
5.0 parent
2/11/2021
Our son has attended O'Melveny Elementary School since preschool. He is currently in the 3rd grade and each of his teachers has been wonderful and has fostered his love of learning. Each year they have recognized his academic strengths and ares of growth that he needs and have helped me guide him al...
5.0 other
2/10/2021
O’Melveny Elementary is a wonderful school who employs conscientious staff that collaborates to insure the success of all its students. I have witnessed how caring and concerned Principal Vidrio is in his efforts to provide the best learning environment for all. The teachers are also genuinely conce...

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