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Valley Charter Elementary School

16514 Nordhoff St.
North Hills, CA 91343
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Top 30%
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Valley Charter Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Valley Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Charter Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2240 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
45-49%
33%
55-59%
47%
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Charter Elementary School is ranked #2240 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlos Santana Arts Academy, Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valley Charter Elementary School?
296 students attend Valley Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Valley Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Charter Elementary School?
Valley Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Charter Elementary School offer ?
Valley Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Charter Elementary School part of?
Valley Charter Elementary School is part of Valley Charter Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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