Cantara Street Elementary

Summary:

Cantara Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Reseda, California, serving 375 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school faces several challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population, lower academic performance compared to district and state averages, high chronic absenteeism, and a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Cantara Street Elementary's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally lower than the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were below the district and state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 45.2% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools and the state average.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Bertrand Avenue Elementary and Napa Street Elementary, Cantara Street Elementary generally underperforms in academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's performance is still better than some of the lowest-performing nearby schools. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which reached 95.73% in the 2022-2023 school year, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 17950 Cantara St.
       Reseda, CA  91335-1408


(818) 342-5191

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2747th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,854 Help


Students who attend Cantara Street Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northridge Middle
High:    Grover Cleveland Charter High
    Northridge Academy High
    Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cantara Street Elementary ranks better than 53.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 167th among 487 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cantara Street Elementary is 17.8, which is the 73rd best among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cantara Street Elementary is $12,854, which is the 136th highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cantara Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cantara Street Elementary 2747th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Cantara Street Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 918th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cantara Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cantara Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.75 2015th 4809 58.1%
2005 56.66 1887th 4822 60.9%
2006 55.91 1919th 4818 60.2%
2007 62.85 1695th 5113 66.8%
2008 66.12 1580th 5113 69.1%
2009 46.29 2693rd 5193 48.1%
2010 48.64 2641st 5314 50.3%
2011 47.36 2757th 5377 48.7%
2012 66.25 1716th 5390 68.2%
2013 56.35 2326th 5530 57.9%
2015 30.48 3671st 5611 34.6%
2016 39.23 3123rd 5614 44.4%
2017 26.72 4109th 5692 27.8%
2018 32.32 3641st 5662 35.7%
2019 32.33 3746th 5789 35.3%
2022 40.15 3074th 5883 47.7%
2023 46.17 2747th 5874 53.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cantara Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.20 3245th 3246 0.0%
2019 30.85 2423rd 3275 26.0%
2022 26.93 2820th 3311 14.8%
2023 44.04 1547th 3250 52.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cantara Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.83 2445th 5084 51.9%
2019 52.53 2235th 5173 56.8%
2022 61.00 1620th 5264 69.2%
2023 60.97 1691st 5374 68.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cantara Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.95 3538th 5413 34.6%
2019 33.28 3563rd 5492 35.1%
2022 43.56 2775th 5635 50.8%
2023 62.01 1853rd 5617 67.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cantara Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.32 1956th 2128 8.1%
2019 22.66 2199th 2585 14.9%
2022 50.49 793rd 2227 64.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cantara Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.44 3513th 5431 35.3%
2019 33.11 3535th 5510 35.8%
2022 37.31 3183rd 5663 43.8%
2023 28.96 3868th 5650 31.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cantara Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.25 2841st 4830 41.2%
2019 43.03 2753rd 4963 44.5%
2022 54.04 1943rd 5084 61.8%
2023 54.00 1997th 5098 60.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cantara Street Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 169 13 54 279 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1989 139 13 69 289 3 n/a n/a 0 513
1990 105 18 81 320 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1991 89 11 65 365 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 119 16 60 399 2 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 101 16 59 437 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 74 15 64 447 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 50 22 71 485 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 50 22 71 485 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 44 42 57 498 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1998 40 45 50 532 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 46 45 53 558 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2000 46 44 54 592 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2001 35 36 53 623 1 n/a n/a 0 748
2002 34 29 61 604 1 n/a n/a 0 729
2003 34 29 61 604 1 n/a n/a 0 729
2004 40 20 64 596 2 n/a n/a 0 722
2005 36 25 62 578 1 n/a n/a 0 702
2006 40 21 51 584 1 n/a n/a 0 697
2007 30 16 57 559 1 n/a n/a 2 665
2008 28 22 52 521 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2009 21 17 50 522 1 2 1 0 614
2010 27 18 54 537 1 3 2 0 642
2011 32 17 43 509 2 4 9 0 616
2012 39 17 49 482 2 4 1 0 594
2013 42 17 43 476 3 3 0 0 584
2014 49 23 35 477 3 2 0 0 589
2015 44 16 38 444 2 1 1 0 546
2016 63 12 30 431 2 1 4 0 543
2017 58 8 27 412 1 2 5 0 513
2018 47 5 28 392 0 3 2 0 477
2019 44 9 27 348 1 2 0 0 431
2020 42 12 27 340 0 1 9 0 431
2021 38 8 27 308 1 1 9 0 392
2022 29 5 28 296 0 1 8 0 367
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 375 375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cantara Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 20.8 24.7 n/a
1989 513 20.0 25.6 n/a
1990 524 21.5 24.3 n/a
1991 531 20.8 25.5 n/a
1992 596 21.1 28.2 83.6
1993 614 25.3 24.3 88.9
1994 600 23.7 25.3 90.7
1995 630 26.0 24.2 84.4
1996 630 26.0 24.2 84.4
1997 641 31.0 20.7 87.4
1998 668 33.0 20.2 87.1
1999 703 37.0 19.0 70.6
2000 737 37.0 19.9 82.6
2001 748 39.0 19.2 82.1
2002 729 40.5 18.0 88.9
2003 729 40.5 18.0 88.9
2004 722 38.5 18.8 85.3
2005 702 36.5 19.2 84
2006 697 35.0 19.9 84.9
2007 665 33.0 20.2 85.2
2008 625 36.5 17.1 83.7
2009 614 31.5 18.3 85.3
2010 642 29.0 22.1 80.5
2011 616 n/a n/a 87.2
2012 594 26.0 22.8 n/a
2013 584 25.0 23.3 41.3
2014 589 26.0 22.6 74.9
2015 546 26.0 21.0 85.3
2016 543 24.0 22.6 87.1
2017 513 23.0 22.3 82.3
2018 477 22.0 21.6 88.1
2019 431 21.0 20.5 83.5
2020 431 n/a n/a 96.1
2021 392 20.0 19.6 97.2
2022 367 21.5 17.0 97.3
2023 375 21.0 17.8 95.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cantara Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 20.8 24.7 n/a
1989 513 20.0 25.6 n/a
1990 524 21.5 24.3 n/a
1991 531 20.8 25.5 n/a
1992 596 21.1 28.2 83.6
1993 614 25.3 24.3 88.9
1994 600 23.7 25.3 90.7
1995 630 26.0 24.2 84.4
1996 630 26.0 24.2 84.4
1997 641 31.0 20.7 87.4
1998 668 33.0 20.2 87.1
1999 703 37.0 19.0 70.6
2000 737 37.0 19.9 82.6
2001 748 39.0 19.2 82.1
2002 729 40.5 18.0 88.9
2003 729 40.5 18.0 88.9
2004 722 38.5 18.8 85.3
2005 702 36.5 19.2 84
2006 697 35.0 19.9 84.9
2007 665 33.0 20.2 85.2
2008 625 36.5 17.1 83.7
2009 614 31.5 18.3 85.3
2010 642 29.0 22.1 80.5
2011 616 n/a n/a 87.2
2012 594 26.0 22.8 n/a
2013 584 25.0 23.3 41.3
2014 589 26.0 22.6 74.9
2015 546 26.0 21.0 85.3
2016 543 24.0 22.6 87.1
2017 513 23.0 22.3 82.3
2018 477 22.0 21.6 88.1
2019 431 21.0 20.5 83.5
2020 431 n/a n/a 96.1
2021 392 20.0 19.6 97.2
2022 367 21.5 17.0 97.3
2023 375 21.0 17.8 95.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%0.0%0.0%11.0%94.0%97.0%98.0%94.0%93.0%
201390.0%1.0%0.0%9.0%96.0%96.0%99.0%95.0%95.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%99.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%98.0%
201794.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%95.0%98.0%≥99.0%94.0%95.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201995.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
202094.6%0.0%5.5%97.3%98.2%96.4%97.3%
202189.1%0.0%0.0%93.5%89.1%92.4%93.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cantara Street Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,854

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cantara Street Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3746th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2747th of 5874 Elementary schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cantara Street Elementary)39.324.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cantara Street Elementary)37.534.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cantara Street Elementary)32.338.5
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cantara Street Elementary)26.738.2
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cantara Street Elementary)40.549.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cantara Street Elementary)28.839.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Cantara Street Elementary)31.534.4
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students431375
 13%
African American90
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian270
 100%
Hispanic3480
 100%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White440
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.5%95.7%
 12.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 375 students attended Cantara Street Elementary.

Cantara Street Elementary ranks 2747th of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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