Kester Avenue Elementary

Public K-5

 5353 Kester Ave.
       Van Nuys, CA  91411-4022


(818) 787-6751

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
601st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,487 Help


Students who attend Kester Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Van Nuys Middle
High:    Van Nuys Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.3 Help
Number of students:  836

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Compare Details Kester Avenue Elementary ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 33rd 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 91.55. (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 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kester Avenue Elementary is 25.3. 497 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kester Avenue Elementary is $8,487. 495 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kester Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kester Avenue Elementary 601st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Kester Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 909th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kester Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.27 733rd 4809 84.8%
2005 88.33 576th 4822 88.1%
2006 86.39 669th 4818 86.1%
2007 88.09 620th 5113 87.9%
2008 87.47 633rd 5113 87.6%
2009 81.37 931st 5193 82.1%
2010 76.98 1131st 5314 78.7%
2011 78.56 1083rd 5377 79.9%
2012 81.24 955th 5390 82.3%
2013 88.59 554th 5530 90.0%
2015 91.33 553rd 5611 90.1%
2016 90.07 614th 5614 89.1%
2017 88.83 709th 5692 87.5%
2018 88.07 736th 5662 87.0%
2019 93.12 432nd 5789 92.5%
2022 94.13 429th 5883 92.7%
2023 91.55 594th 5848 89.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.35 137th 339 59.6%
2019 76.09 90th 445 79.8%
2023 47.43 405th 667 39.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.48 1883rd 3275 42.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.60 44th 2416 98.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.76 226th 5084 95.6%
2019 96.07 104th 5173 98.0%
2022 97.04 112th 5264 97.9%
2023 92.35 296th 5355 94.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.22 756th 5413 86.0%
2019 91.62 459th 5492 91.6%
2022 91.90 521st 5635 90.8%
2023 85.47 861st 5595 84.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.85 129th 2128 93.9%
2019 99.18 23rd 2585 99.1%
2022 95.86 92nd 2227 95.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.38 721st 5431 86.7%
2019 92.29 431st 5510 92.2%
2022 94.40 347th 5663 93.9%
2023 93.62 386th 5627 93.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.72 263rd 1071 75.4%
2019 80.63 120th 1149 89.6%
2022 86.09 33rd 1154 97.1%
2023 83.44 74th 1183 93.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.44 21st 747 97.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.29 521st 4830 89.2%
2019 94.48 151st 4963 97.0%
2022 97.68 82nd 5084 98.4%
2023 91.94 283rd 5079 94.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kester Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.61 465th 2737 83.0%
2019 85.57 250th 2834 91.2%
2022 88.68 154th 2726 94.4%
2023 89.82 113th 2659 95.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Friday, May 31, 2013

Open Quote Excellent school, teachers are very involved with the students and the students receive the one on one attention they deserve. I am also very happy with the reward system set up by the school and teachers for individual accomplishments, it seems as though my step son is always coming home with some type of award for his accomplishments and he is always very proud of them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kester Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 54 100 281 6 n/a n/a 0 734
1989 284 57 101 318 4 n/a n/a 0 764
1990 280 57 102 341 3 n/a n/a 0 783
1991 240 65 94 353 3 n/a n/a 0 755
1992 214 70 89 332 3 n/a n/a 0 708
1993 229 69 103 330 6 n/a n/a 0 737
1994 211 80 117 324 3 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 227 89 116 384 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1996 227 89 116 384 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1997 218 82 109 373 5 n/a n/a 0 787
1998 218 105 125 383 6 n/a n/a 0 837
1999 254 106 136 469 7 n/a n/a 0 972
2000 243 96 131 468 12 n/a n/a 0 950
2001 248 80 109 476 11 n/a n/a 0 924
2002 259 99 111 445 6 n/a n/a 0 920
2003 259 99 111 445 6 n/a n/a 0 920
2004 272 95 117 447 3 n/a n/a 0 934
2005 251 84 92 442 8 n/a n/a 0 877
2006 266 89 95 391 4 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 271 87 96 352 2 n/a n/a 16 824
2008 295 71 100 349 3 n/a n/a 0 818
2009 308 74 95 359 5 5 26 0 872
2010 311 71 99 406 6 4 30 0 927
2011 341 83 124 423 9 6 0 0 986
2012 307 81 124 432 8 5 0 0 957
2013 299 74 122 422 16 3 0 0 936
2014 326 75 127 392 12 3 1 0 936
2015 313 73 100 393 1 2 75 0 957
2016 342 77 102 376 0 3 77 0 977
2017 376 79 91 381 0 2 71 0 1000
2018 398 76 97 372 1 0 78 0 1022
2019 443 95 117 378 0 3 1 0 1037
2020 412 62 92 367 0 1 64 0 998
2021 380 61 84 351 0 2 68 0 946
2022 281 47 83 322 0 1 107 0 841
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 836 836

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 Kester Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 734 29.0 25.3 n/a
1989 764 28.0 27.2 n/a
1990 783 28.0 27.9 n/a
1991 755 28.5 26.4 n/a
1992 708 29.0 24.4 58.1
1993 737 29.5 25.0 56.9
1994 735 28.8 25.5 57.3
1995 819 30.7 26.7 61.7
1996 819 30.7 26.7 61.7
1997 787 35.0 22.5 53.5
1998 837 35.0 23.9 64.8
1999 972 44.0 22.1 67.2
2000 950 47.0 20.2 69.2
2001 924 46.0 20.1 63.2
2002 920 45.5 20.2 66.5
2003 920 45.5 20.2 66.5
2004 934 45.0 20.8 65.4
2005 877 42.5 20.6 61.7
2006 845 42.0 20.1 58.5
2007 824 39.0 21.1 54.2
2008 818 46.5 17.6 54.3
2009 872 42.0 19.0 49.3
2010 927 39.0 23.7 50.8
2011 986 n/a n/a 47.7
2012 957 37.5 25.5 n/a
2013 936 37.0 25.2 42.9
2014 936 38.0 24.6 56.2
2015 957 38.0 25.1 52.8
2016 977 38.0 25.7 49.9
2017 1000 39.0 25.6 52.3
2018 1022 40.0 25.5 52.7
2019 1037 39.0 26.5 51
2020 998 n/a n/a 50.4
2021 946 39.0 24.2 51.2
2022 841 38.0 22.1 47.4
2023 836 33.0 25.3 47.7

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 Kester Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 734 29.0 25.3 n/a
1989 764 28.0 27.2 n/a
1990 783 28.0 27.9 n/a
1991 755 28.5 26.4 n/a
1992 708 29.0 24.4 58.1
1993 737 29.5 25.0 56.9
1994 735 28.8 25.5 57.3
1995 819 30.7 26.7 61.7
1996 819 30.7 26.7 61.7
1997 787 35.0 22.5 53.5
1998 837 35.0 23.9 64.8
1999 972 44.0 22.1 67.2
2000 950 47.0 20.2 69.2
2001 924 46.0 20.1 63.2
2002 920 45.5 20.2 66.5
2003 920 45.5 20.2 66.5
2004 934 45.0 20.8 65.4
2005 877 42.5 20.6 61.7
2006 845 42.0 20.1 58.5
2007 824 39.0 21.1 54.2
2008 818 46.5 17.6 54.3
2009 872 42.0 19.0 49.3
2010 927 39.0 23.7 50.8
2011 986 n/a n/a 47.7
2012 957 37.5 25.5 n/a
2013 936 37.0 25.2 42.9
2014 936 38.0 24.6 56.2
2015 957 38.0 25.1 52.8
2016 977 38.0 25.7 49.9
2017 1000 39.0 25.6 52.3
2018 1022 40.0 25.5 52.7
2019 1037 39.0 26.5 51
2020 998 n/a n/a 50.4
2021 946 39.0 24.2 51.2
2022 841 38.0 22.1 47.4
2023 836 33.0 25.3 47.7

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

Kester Avenue Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201283.0%3.0%0.0%14.0%88.0%93.0%91.0%89.0%86.0%
201386.0%5.0%0.0%9.0%89.0%91.0%93.0%89.0%90.0%
201497.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201597.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201692.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201888.0%0.0%1.0%4.0%96.0%94.0%97.0%94.0%96.0%
201997.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kester Avenue Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,487

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kester Avenue Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 432nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 594th of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kester Avenue Elementary)81.180.3
 0.8%
   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 (Kester Avenue Elementary)77.176.4
 0.7%
   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 (Kester Avenue Elementary)80.975.6
 5.2%
   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 (Kester Avenue Elementary)77.569.4
 8%
   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 (Kester Avenue Elementary)83.871.6
 12.2%
   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 (Kester Avenue Elementary)62.954.9
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Kester Avenue Elementary)58.757.1
 1.5%
   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 Students1037836
 19.4%
African American950
 100%
American Indian00
Asian1170
 100%
Hispanic3780
 100%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White4430
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%47.7%
 3.3%


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Kester Avenue Elementary ranks 601st of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kester Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Van Nuys Middle
High : Van Nuys Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 836 students attended Kester Avenue Elementary.

Students at Kester Avenue Elementary are 100% Not Specified.


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