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Enrollment
595
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LASHON ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060195513261
Lashon Academy
7477 Kester Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91405 · (818) 514-4566 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL595 STUDENTS
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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
20.0:1
30 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
513 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
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 | 102 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 66 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 66 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 66 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 67 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 72 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 60 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 45 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 51 | 9% |
This year's kindergarten class (102) is 100% larger than its 8th grade class (51).
Student demographics
54%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 Lashon Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lashon Academy this school | 595 | 86.2% | N/A |
| Pinon Hills Elementary Pinon Hills | 566 | 84.3% | 16.0% |
| Erwin Elementary Van Nuys | 580 | 91.4% | 43.1% |
| Auburn Elementary Auburn | 501 | 84.4% | 20.1% |
| Lucerne Valley Elementary Lucerne Valley | 646 | 90.1% | 19.3% |
| Pomo Clearlake | 702 | 85.3% | 11.0% |
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 Lashon Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 595 | #1,445 of 5,915 | #281 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.0:1 | #928 of 5,352 | #287 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.9% | #2,444 of 5,354 | #384 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.2% | #1,546 of 5,625 | #572 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
595
+14 (+2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
was 23.2:1
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 | 595 | 29.8 | 20.0:1 | 86% (513) |
| 2023-24 | 575 | 29.8 | 19.3:1 | 86% (497) |
| 2022-23 | 526 | 25.8 | 20.4:1 | 48% (255) |
| 2020-21 | 581 | 25 | 23.2:1 | 80% (462) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lashon Academy.
About Lashon Academy
Lashon Academy is a public medium-sized elementary school in Van Nuys, California. The school's 595 students are in kindergarten through 8. Enrollment is 28% higher than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Federal records list Lashon Academy District as the district for Lashon Academy.
Lashon Academy is 60% Hispanic by enrollment. Other students are 31% White, 4% Asian, 2% Black, and 2% multiracial. By comparison, Los Angeles County residents are about 48% Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 54%, meaning two students picked at random have a 54% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at Lashon Academy total 29.8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 20.0:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The school counts 513 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 86%. Compared with the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County, the school's rate is higher.
Los Angeles County has about 9,808,667 residents, and the median household income is $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Lashon Academy, Los Angeles County has 2,243 other public schools.
Nearby, Robert Fulton College Preparatory is about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles of Lashon Academy, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Large. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (581) and 2024-25 (595). Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 20.0:1, from 23.2:1.
Community posts for Lashon Academy can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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
- Robert Fulton College Preparatory0.1 mi · 1,229
- Valerio Street Elementary0.2 mi · 645
- Valley Charter Middle0.5 mi · 264
- Cal Burke High0.8 mi · 127
- Panorama High0.9 mi · 1,316
- Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles0.9 mi · 161
Frequently asked questions
About Lashon AcademyHow large is Lashon Academy?
Lashon Academy enrolls approximately 595 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Lashon Academy serve?
Lashon Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lashon Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lashon Academy is approximately 20.0:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Lashon Academy?
Student demographics at Lashon Academy are roughly 31% White, 60% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Lashon Academy in?
Lashon Academy is part of Lashon Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.