Enrollment
295
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALLEY CHARTER ELEMENTARY DISTRICT·NCES 060158612641
Valley Charter Elementary
16514 Nordhoff St., North Hills, CA 91343 · (818) 810-6713 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL295 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
21.1:1
14 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
110 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 | 60 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 47 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 48 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 46 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (60) is 30% larger than its 5th grade class (46).
Student demographics
66%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 Valley Charter Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Charter Elementary this school | 295 | 37.3% | N/A |
| Linda Vista Elementary Orange | 289 | 42.2% | 56.6% |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 298 | 29.5% | 49.9% |
| Westwood Elementary Santa Clara | 368 | 37.5% | 51.0% |
| Theuerkauf Elementary Mountain View | 308 | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| Hollywood Beach Elementary Oxnard | 289 | 39.1% | 49.6% |
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 Valley Charter Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 295 | #4,801 of 5,915 | #1,075 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.1:1 | #1,545 of 5,352 | #457 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.2% | #1,096 of 5,354 | #171 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.3% | #4,449 of 5,625 | #1,081 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
295
+19 (+7%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 23.0:1
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 | 295 | 14 | 21.1:1 | 37% (110) |
| 2023-24 | 296 | 13 | 22.8:1 | 38% (111) |
| 2022-23 | 285 | 12 | 23.8:1 | 40% (115) |
| 2020-21 | 276 | 12 | 23.0:1 | 38% (106) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley Charter Elementary.
About Valley Charter Elementary
Valley Charter Elementary is an elementary school located in North Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. The school's enrollment of 295 students covers kindergarten through 5. Enrollment is 37% lower than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Federal records list Valley Charter Elementary District as the district for Valley Charter Elementary.
Valley Charter Elementary's enrollment has no majority group, and Hispanic students are the largest at 49%. Other students are 27% White, 13% Asian, 8% multiracial, and 3% Black. The county population is about 48% Hispanic, within a few points of the school. The chance that two students picked at random at Valley Charter Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 66%.
Federal data list 14 full-time-equivalent teachers at Valley Charter Elementary in 2024-25, for a ratio of 21.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, higher than at this school. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 37%. For comparison, public schools in Los Angeles County average 70%.
Los Angeles County census figures show that median household income is about $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. A total of 2,244 public schools operate in Los Angeles County, serving about 1,265,907 students.
The next-closest public school is Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology, about 0.7 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Valley Charter Elementary is a publicly funded charter school.
The student count in 2024-25 was 295, 7% above the 276 of 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 21.1 students per teacher, compared with 23.0 in 2020-21.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. 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 North Hills
- James Monroe HighHigh · 1,905 students
- Francisco Sepulveda MiddleMiddle · 1,052 students
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- Noble Avenue ElementaryElementary · 656 students
- Plummer ElementaryElementary · 600 students
- Langdon Avenue ElementaryElementary · 532 students
Nearby schools
- Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology0.7 mi · 421
- Albert Einstein Continuation0.7 mi · 50
- Gledhill Street Elementary0.8 mi · 373
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle0.8 mi · 870
- James Monroe High0.9 mi · 1,905
- Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy0.9 mi · 527
Frequently asked questions
About Valley Charter ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Valley Charter Elementary?
Valley Charter Elementary enrolls approximately 295 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Valley Charter Elementary serve?
Valley Charter Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does Valley Charter Elementary have?
Valley Charter Elementary employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Valley Charter Elementary?
At Valley Charter Elementary, the student body is approximately 27% White, 49% Hispanic, 3% Black, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Valley Charter Elementary in?
Valley Charter Elementary is part of Valley Charter Elementary District.
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