Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Vanalden Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Reseda, California, serving 404 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces several challenges, including a highly diverse student population, below-average academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Vanalden Avenue Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (75.06%) compared to nearby schools, which generally have lower percentages of Hispanic students and higher percentages of White and Asian students. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are around 36% and 35%, respectively, lagging behind the state averages of 47% and 35%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.2%, much higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools, which range from 19.1% to 45.3%. The school also has a very high percentage of students (90.1%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Vanalden Avenue Elementary's performance is generally lower than the state and Los Angeles Unified School District averages, it is not the lowest-performing school in the immediate vicinity. Nearby schools, such as Reseda Elementary and Bertrand Avenue Elementary, have similar or even lower academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, the analysis also includes data from two nearby charter schools, Nestle Avenue Charter and Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics, which significantly outperform Vanalden Avenue Elementary and the other traditional public schools in the area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 19019 Delano St.
       Reseda, CA  91335-6727


(818) 342-5131

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3369th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,023 Help


Students who attend Vanalden Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
High:    Reseda Charter High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vanalden Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 57.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 248th 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 36.81. (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 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vanalden Avenue Elementary is 18.3, which is the 101st 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 Vanalden Avenue Elementary is $12,023, which is the 200th highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Vanalden Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vanalden Avenue Elementary 3369th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Vanalden Avenue 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 Vanalden Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.95 1963rd 4809 59.2%
2005 53.87 2009th 4822 58.3%
2006 55.98 1917th 4818 60.2%
2007 52.23 2193rd 5113 57.1%
2008 60.54 1824th 5113 64.3%
2009 43.42 2853rd 5193 45.1%
2010 33.01 3626th 5314 31.8%
2011 28.15 4119th 5377 23.4%
2012 52.36 2476th 5390 54.1%
2013 65.92 1780th 5530 67.8%
2015 41.15 2952nd 5611 47.4%
2016 38.10 3212th 5614 42.8%
2017 24.83 4277th 5692 24.9%
2018 32.09 3660th 5662 35.4%
2019 20.79 4724th 5789 18.4%
2022 37.82 3243rd 5883 44.9%
2023 36.81 3369th 5874 42.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.51 3235th 3246 0.3%
2019 27.60 2662nd 3275 18.7%
2022 24.85 2956th 3311 10.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.00 1515th 2420 37.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.23 3295th 5084 35.2%
2019 24.40 4264th 5173 17.6%
2022 49.39 2314th 5264 56.0%
2023 52.46 2203rd 5374 59.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.31 3254th 5413 39.9%
2019 28.18 3970th 5492 27.7%
2022 28.02 3921st 5635 30.4%
2023 28.98 3867th 5617 31.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.68 1356th 2128 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.60 3807th 5431 29.9%
2019 17.56 4857th 5510 11.9%
2022 47.75 2568th 5663 54.7%
2023 44.46 2779th 5650 50.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 2873rd 4830 40.5%
2019 27.03 3897th 4963 21.5%
2022 47.86 2336th 5084 54.1%
2023 44.22 2602nd 5098 49.0%
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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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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vanalden Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 274 14 31 150 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 280 22 40 149 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 265 25 38 153 3 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 252 29 28 176 2 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 224 41 28 192 3 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 211 47 27 208 4 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 180 42 29 223 3 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 145 41 28 268 3 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 145 41 28 268 3 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 129 44 32 306 2 n/a n/a 0 513
1998 130 42 26 327 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 135 53 30 336 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 115 41 31 334 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2001 127 38 43 358 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 158 32 45 351 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 158 32 45 351 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 130 27 44 367 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 114 14 45 369 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2006 100 16 53 348 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 89 18 51 339 4 n/a n/a 7 508
2008 67 19 51 329 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 58 29 53 316 0 0 3 0 459
2010 58 29 48 319 0 2 6 0 462
2011 62 26 49 300 0 1 0 0 438
2012 62 29 45 273 0 1 0 0 410
2013 71 22 42 259 0 1 0 0 395
2014 74 17 38 276 0 0 0 0 405
2015 66 12 26 288 0 0 11 0 403
2016 81 14 15 312 0 0 10 0 432
2017 66 15 18 329 0 1 13 0 442
2018 52 10 25 318 0 0 11 0 416
2019 59 16 35 308 0 0 0 0 418
2020 56 15 37 318 0 0 15 0 441
2021 52 12 39 329 0 0 16 0 448
2022 49 10 31 316 0 0 15 0 421
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 404 404

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 Vanalden Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 17.0 27.5 n/a
1989 492 17.0 28.9 n/a
1990 484 17.8 27.1 n/a
1991 487 17.8 27.3 n/a
1992 488 18.1 26.9 55.9
1993 497 17.0 29.2 69.2
1994 477 18.0 26.5 67.7
1995 485 18.0 26.9 80.4
1996 485 18.0 26.9 80.4
1997 513 23.0 22.3 76.4
1998 525 26.0 20.2 78.1
1999 555 29.0 19.1 80.5
2000 521 27.0 19.3 77.9
2001 566 28.0 20.2 78.3
2002 588 30.0 19.6 80.8
2003 588 30.0 19.6 80.8
2004 569 28.0 20.3 75.6
2005 543 27.0 20.1 78.1
2006 519 26.0 20.0 75.7
2007 508 27.0 18.8 73.3
2008 468 28.0 16.7 75.9
2009 459 23.0 18.4 75.4
2010 462 19.0 24.3 74.5
2011 438 n/a n/a 74.7
2012 410 16.0 25.6 n/a
2013 395 16.0 24.6 71.9
2014 405 18.0 22.5 79.3
2015 403 18.0 22.3 72
2016 432 18.0 24.0 79.2
2017 442 18.0 24.5 83
2018 416 20.0 20.8 82.7
2019 418 18.0 23.2 83.7
2020 441 n/a n/a 89.3
2021 448 20.0 22.4 89.7
2022 421 22.0 19.1 88.6
2023 404 22.0 18.3 90.1

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 Vanalden Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 17.0 27.5 n/a
1989 492 17.0 28.9 n/a
1990 484 17.8 27.1 n/a
1991 487 17.8 27.3 n/a
1992 488 18.1 26.9 55.9
1993 497 17.0 29.2 69.2
1994 477 18.0 26.5 67.7
1995 485 18.0 26.9 80.4
1996 485 18.0 26.9 80.4
1997 513 23.0 22.3 76.4
1998 525 26.0 20.2 78.1
1999 555 29.0 19.1 80.5
2000 521 27.0 19.3 77.9
2001 566 28.0 20.2 78.3
2002 588 30.0 19.6 80.8
2003 588 30.0 19.6 80.8
2004 569 28.0 20.3 75.6
2005 543 27.0 20.1 78.1
2006 519 26.0 20.0 75.7
2007 508 27.0 18.8 73.3
2008 468 28.0 16.7 75.9
2009 459 23.0 18.4 75.4
2010 462 19.0 24.3 74.5
2011 438 n/a n/a 74.7
2012 410 16.0 25.6 n/a
2013 395 16.0 24.6 71.9
2014 405 18.0 22.5 79.3
2015 403 18.0 22.3 72
2016 432 18.0 24.0 79.2
2017 442 18.0 24.5 83
2018 416 20.0 20.8 82.7
2019 418 18.0 23.2 83.7
2020 441 n/a n/a 89.3
2021 448 20.0 22.4 89.7
2022 421 22.0 19.1 88.6
2023 404 22.0 18.3 90.1

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

Vanalden Avenue Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201290.0%3.0%0.0%7.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%94.0%96.0%
201396.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%96.0%
201487.0%2.0%0.0%11.0%92.0%97.0%97.0%93.0%97.0%
201591.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%95.0%100.0%100.0%94.0%94.0%
201696.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201789.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%95.0%≥99.0%93.0%93.0%
201888.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%91.0%98.0%98.0%89.0%95.0%
201997.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
202098.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
202188.6%0.0%1.0%94.3%96.2%92.4%91.4%92.4%
202295.9%0.0%3.1%95.9%95.9%95.9%96.9%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,023

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vanalden Avenue Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4724th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3369th of 5874 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vanalden Avenue Elementary)35.637.7
 2.1%
   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 (Vanalden Avenue Elementary)45.846.8
 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 (Vanalden Avenue Elementary)31.337.7
 6.5%
   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 (Vanalden Avenue Elementary)2541.9
 16.9%
   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 (Vanalden Avenue Elementary)2033.3
 13.3%
   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 (Vanalden Avenue Elementary)1015.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Vanalden Avenue Elementary)1012.5
 2.5%
   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 Students418404
 3.3%
African American160
 100%
American Indian00
Asian350
 100%
Hispanic3080
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White590
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.7%90.1%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanalden Avenue Elementary

Vanalden Avenue Elementary ranks 3369th of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Vanalden Avenue Elementary.

Students at Vanalden Avenue Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

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

Middle : Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
High : Reseda Charter High


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