Nevada Avenue Elementary School

22120 Chase St.

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 18, 2024

I feel like this school lacks communication my son is in 3rd grade and this is the first year he has struggled otherwise he has done exceedingly well in school. The admin is not kind nor helpful. I try to help as they clearly need help. But the admins uppty attitude needs some adjust. Were are here for the student right?
Submitted by parent on June 18, 2016

When my son started there TK in 2013 I was happy with his progress and learning. He was very attentive and really liked school. I really could tell was excited to learn and was interested. His teacher then was Ms De Ruiz and she is phenomal. She is a blessing. Nevada was great then. Now that my child is or was in kinder I have many doubt about this school. The school rating has gone down. Math and English literacy is ridiculous! The office personnel are RUDE and UNPROFESSIONAL. His current teacher doesn't give my child the time of the day. I once gave her a note to school saying he will be gone for a lengthy amount of time due to a family emergency (mind you not we spoke in person a month before this letter) And to prepare any necessary work he will be missing. 3 days later I asked her if she received the note and she said "what note? Is it the one in a white envelope that your son gave me? It's been sitting on my desk" I was in complete shock. What if it was a note saying "this is to inform you to please update my childs allergy list". The stories goes on and on since I volunteered at that school from time to time. I really do hope that this changes for the better for the children and our future's sake. Change needs to first start from the top (meaning the principal). Right now I don't see her modeling the way.
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2014

Our neighborhood school is a fabulous place to learn and grow! Wonderful, caring and creative teachers and staff, who ready care about the children and their educational needs! I would rate this school a 10!!!
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2014

This school was identified as my sons summer school location. I registered him nearly 3 weeks before summer school began and never received any communication. I even called the school to get info and nobody could tell me anything (including heat hours and what days!) We arrived the first day of school only to find out out that 5 different incompetent teachers couldn't tell me anything other than to go to the office. After waiting in a long line, I was told the secretary didn't have time to out him in the computer from when I registered him and handed a scratch piece of paper with a teacher and room number and a note to accept my son. The teacher had no info on my son so I wrote down an emergency contact in the room for him! At the conclusion of his 2 hour class, he would have walked right out the gate if I had not been standing there! Nobody was watching for him! Today was no better- the reacher didn't have a key to unlock the gate! What if there was an emergency requiring them to exit quickly! All she said was "this isn't my home school".... Well that's no excuse!, Shame on you LAUSD
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

My husband nieces went to this school and they said it was a really nice school teacher and staff. After reading the reviews of the school I decided to put them there. My alder son started first 1st grade and he is now going to do his culmination this year going in to Jr. High school. Now I have my little one going in to 1st grade n I'm very proud to said that they are a very nice and educated and they teach and show students how to respect and move on to jr high. My alder son is sad to leave Nevada elementary school. If you are looking for a good school this is the one you'll not regret on enrolling your child in that school.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2013

I have nieces, nephews, and younger cousins that go to this school and a few schools around the valley. Nevada is on par with other schools when it comes to teacher quality, I've seen better but also worse. However, when it comes to the office manager and new principal, these are some of the rudest school employees I have encountered at any school. I understand, they have a pressured-filled job and sometimes encounter rude parents, but they are paid to be professional and should act like it, and not make rude remarks towards parents or condescending remarks when the parents leave the office. If the office and admin staff acts like this in front of parents and children, how do they behave when no one is around? Sad to see because I do appreciate the teachers at the school.
Submitted by teacher on July 30, 2013

I have taught with LAUSD for over 20 years. These are some of the most dedicated teachers to the profession that I have ever worked with.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2012

This year will be our last year in this school and my youngest son is in 5th grade. I volunteer as a yearbook editor to inspire other parents and give something meaningful to our children. Giving back is what my family is all about. I was asked by the past principal (Mr. Macpherson) accepted the project because it is in my field of expertise, so I accepted to donate to the yearbook project. This year Nevada has a new principal. This principal has been very rude and neglectful in communicating with us parents. I called and left several messages for Maria Valdez and the new Principal to discuss about the 2012-2013 yearbook. I waited and never got a return call so I decided to call again. I finally spoke to Mrs. Valdez. Mrs. Valdez broke the news to me and told me that they will be handing the yearbook project to the teachers this year and I won't be handling it. I was really disappointed and find this communication very unprofessional. I was wondering why couldn't they sit with me and discuss it in professional manner. I left a message in request for the principal and parent conference/meeting. Until now, I've never got a call back.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2011

we've started 2 of our children here from K and now they're in 4th and 5th grade. My first impression of this is school was not at a parent expectation. It takes parent involvement to resolve many issues going on in this school. I had issue with their administrative and had complained and discussed many issue with the principal that I was concerned about. I decided to get involve and volunteer some of my time around the school. I must say we have been blessed with some of the teachers here. Mrs. Ajaye, Mr. Betancourt, Mrs. Bremond, Mrs Kerrigan and Mrs. Buitrago was excellent teachers. Except for one that we were not happy with. There are some snobby teachers with bad attitudes. But over all this school had many loving and beautiful families and that's all that matters. The academic score may not be at par, but the children are truly loyal to each other and is the true definition of the six pillars of character that are taught here and I pick this over academics. Respect comes before anything #1 rules in life.
Submitted by teacher on September 18, 2011

Our school community is working very hard to maintain a positive school environment despite the fact our playground is undergoing a long-overdue repaving project. Focus with the students is on Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. Students, parents, and staff are all excited about the new playground which will have a new grass field, additional trees, and a new play apparatus for the students to play on. This was a long battle to obtain the funds, but they finally came through.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2011

I felt like I was dropping my child off at a prison. Horrible! People drive like lunatics, almost hitting children being dropped off and no steps are taken to change that. The school is a construction site with trucks, dust, random workers feet from your children. No diversity in this school. Mrs. Espana is great; principal is a very nice man. Too few opportunities for parental involvement. No enrichment opportunities for kids.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2010

I have 2 children enrolled at Nevada. I went in expecting the worst, but have been greatly surprised by this 'little school that could." The teachers are Outstandibng and I have met and frequently interacted with the principal, vice principal and parent coordinator. You would be pressed to find a better or more dedicated group of administrators. I can not say enough about the 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Espana. So informative and motivational for the children. The office staff work hard, ut can be stand-offish. I wish they were less hurried and more approachable- but they gett he job done. Lots of opportunity for parent involvement via workshops, fitness club, movie nights and child/parent activities. I am so proud to say that my children attend this great school.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2010

We love Nevada Ave. Elementary School because it has the most caring teachers and the most motivated students. We also have a great principal and a wonderful parent center. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and make learning fun! There are always fun events going on at our school, and opportunities for parents to get involved. At Nevada Ave. Elementary everyone feels welcome.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2007

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