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Kester Avenue Elementary

Van Nuys, California · Grades K to 5 · Los Angeles Unified

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About Kester Avenue Elementary

Kester Avenue Elementary is a public school in Van Nuys, California, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 886 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Van Nuys. With about 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 24.6 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Unified runs 783 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 157 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5353 Kester Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91411
Phone	(818) 787-6751
School district	Los Angeles Unified
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	886
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36
Students per teacher	24.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Los Angeles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 062271003115). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Kester Avenue Elementary serve?

Kester Avenue Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Kester Avenue Elementary?

Kester Avenue Elementary reported 886 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kester Avenue Elementary?

About 24.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 886 students and 36 teachers in federal data.

Is Kester Avenue Elementary a public or charter school?

Kester Avenue Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Kester Avenue Elementary in?

Kester Avenue Elementary is part of Los Angeles Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/los-angeles-unified/

Where is Kester Avenue Elementary located?

Kester Avenue Elementary is at 5353 Kester Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91411. The phone number is (818) 787-6751.

How many other schools are near Kester Avenue Elementary?

There are 157 other schools within 5 miles of Kester Avenue Elementary in our directory.