Kester Avenue Elementary School

Kester Avenue Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
5353 Kester Ave,  Van Nuys, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.9
4.0
841 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karen Scanlon Double
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
78%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
51.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
41.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Hispanic
38.3%
White
33.4%
Two or more races
12.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.9%
Black
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#39 Niche Standout ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 4 Reviews
5.0
5/2/2024
Well my daughter goes there and wow she feels in love they treat her so well and the food is a perfect meal for the kids
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 50 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/11/2024
Kester Elementary is truly an outstanding school that sets a high standard for education. The academic curriculum is rigorous, but well-balanced, ensuring that students are challenged yet supported in their learning. The teachers here are exceptional—dedicated, experienced, and genuinely invested in...
5.0 parent
6/9/2024
We love Kester! Such a great community of families. All teachers are trained in teaching highly intelligent/gifted kids, whether they’re in magnet or not. They have Kester Kids News, which allows kids to practice presenting news, community updates and social-emotional learning strategies. My daughte...
2.0 parent
4/12/2024
Such great potential to be a good school but some of the teachers are awful and have no skills to deal with children that are unique or different and don’t fit what they feel is the norm. My sons were traumatized and on the verge of suicidal at that school. It is shameful that some of those women ca...
1.0 parent
5/4/2023
My Child used to love this school. It is challenging when there is NOT a constant focus from teachers and always NO COMMUNICATION. In my opinion you need to speak to parents and evaluate teachers on performance based on how effective they are in teaching students and developing. When you have a amaz...

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