Enrollment
333
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARARAT CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060174212437
Ararat Charter
6555 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 · (818) 994-2904 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL333 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
15 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
279 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 56 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 56 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 56 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 56 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 54 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (54).
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Ararat Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat Charter this school | 333 | 83.8% | N/A |
| Kidinnu Academy El Cajon | 433 | 89.8% | N/A |
| Cedarwood Elementary Magalia | 271 | 80.8% | 24.0% |
| Empowering Possibilities International Charter West Sacramento | 426 | 70.7% | N/A |
| Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley | 357 | 74.8% | 34.5% |
| Grand Oaks Elementary Shasta Lake | 320 | 83.8% | 32.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ararat Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 333 | #4,443 of 5,915 | #965 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.0:1 | #2,964 of 5,352 | #736 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.4% | #4,620 of 5,354 | #941 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.8% | #1,798 of 5,625 | #623 of 1,276 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
333
-7 (-2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
was 26.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 333 | 14.5 | 23.0:1 | 84% (279) |
| 2023-24 | 338 | 11.5 | 29.4:1 | 75% (255) |
| 2022-23 | 325 | 14 | 23.2:1 | 77% (249) |
| 2020-21 | 340 | 13 | 26.1:1 | 83% (282) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ararat Charter.
About Ararat Charter
Ararat Charter is a low-enrollment elementary school located in Van Nuys, California. Enrollment is 333 students in 2024-25, and the school serves kindergarten through 5. The average for elementary schools in California is about 465 students, so this school is 28% smaller than average.
For district matters, Ararat Charter falls under Ararat Charter District.
Ararat Charter's enrollment is 91% White. After that, the student body is 9% Hispanic. Census figures show Los Angeles County is about 31% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 16% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Ararat Charter employs 14.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 23.0:1. That is close to the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Ararat Charter's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 84%. On average, public schools in Los Angeles County report 70%.
Federal survey data for Los Angeles County show that the median household income is $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, enrolling about 1,265,907 students in all.
Van Nuys Elementary is the closest public school, about 0.1 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The NCES locale for Ararat Charter is City: Large, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Ararat Charter holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
Enrollment at Ararat Charter was 340 in 2020-21 and 333 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. The ratio was 26.1:1 in 2020-21 and 23.0:1 in 2024-25.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Van Nuys
- Van Nuys Senior HighHigh · 1,969 students
- Ulysses S. Grant Senior HighHigh · 1,774 students
- Robert Fulton College PreparatoryHigh · 1,229 students
- Kester Avenue ElementaryElementary · 886 students
- Kittridge Street ElementaryElementary · 768 students
- Van Nuys MiddleMiddle · 726 students
Nearby schools
- Van Nuys Elementary0.1 mi · 459
- CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing0.4 mi · 424
- Van Nuys Senior High0.4 mi · 1,969
- Will Rogers Continuation0.4 mi · 136
- Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary0.5 mi · 423
- Valley Charter Middle0.8 mi · 264
Frequently asked questions
About Ararat CharterWhat is the total enrollment at Ararat Charter?
Ararat Charter enrolls approximately 333 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Ararat Charter serve?
Ararat Charter serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ararat Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Ararat Charter is approximately 23.0:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ararat Charter?
At Ararat Charter, the student body is approximately 91% White, 9% Hispanic, 0% Black.
Who oversees Ararat Charter?
Ararat Charter is overseen by Ararat Charter District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.