Van Ness Avenue Elementary School

501 North Van Ness Avenue

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 15, 2024

This school is a true gem. My child is in the TK class and it's amazing. His teacher is smart, kind and devoted to the kids. She has an advanced degree in early childhood education and it shows. The classroom size is small -- 15 kids. And the school itself is huge, built during the time when LA was putting money towards building new public schools. It's very pretty and there's tons of space to run around.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2017

We've lived in this community for more than 20 years and have been fortunate enough to go to Van Ness Avenue Elementary.
Submitted by other on October 12, 2017

We are 3 months in to my daughters kinder year, and it has been a joyous, exciting, positive experience. We were offered spots at 3 local charter schools in the area, but after seeing the direct, detrimental effects of these charters on the access and opportunities of students at Van Ness, we could not in good conscience not give Van Ness our full attention and involvement. “School Choice” has more to do with the challenges at this school than any teacher, principal, or policy. I encourage anyone within (and outside) the Van Ness boundary to come and check out the fantastic job Van Ness is doing in educating and caring for students, regardless of ability, color, or class. My daughter is happy, social, and enjoys learning and playing at Van Ness. Somos 3 meses en mi año kinder de las hijas, y ha sido una experiencia alegre, emocionante, positiva. Nos ofrecieron lugares en 3 escuelas chárter locales en la zona, pero después de ver los efectos directos y perjudiciales de estas cartas sobre el acceso y las oportunidades de los estudiantes en Van Ness, no podía en buena conciencia no dar a Van Ness toda nuestra atención y participación . "La elección de la escuela" tiene más que ver con los retos en esta escuela que cualquier maestro, director o política. Animo a cualquier persona dentro (y fuera) del límite de Van Ness a venir y comprobar hacia fuera el trabajo fantástico Van Ness está haciendo en educar y cuidar para los estudiantes, sin importar capacidad, color, o clase. Mi hija es feliz, social, y disfruta aprendiendo y jugando en Van Ness.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2017

We've lived in larchmong for 10 years and our son started kindergarten this year at Van Ness elementary and it's been a wonderful experience. It's a small school with small class sizes which is so hard to find these days! His teacher is fantastic, as are all the others we've met! You know it's a great sign when your child tells you he's sad he has to leave school! Its been so much fun helping organize and participate in their new parent group P.AV.E with the support of some amazing parents and the new principle, as well as getting to know so many great neighborhood families along he way. Most of all I love that we get to walk him to and from school together. We feel so lucky to be a part of this incredible little neighborhood and that our local community school turned out to be such an undiscovered gem!
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2016

Van ness elementary school is the best!!All staff and teachers are frendly!They respect each student and parent!Thanks!!
Submitted by student on November 19, 2015

Es una escuela muy competente con las demas escuelas charter por eso le doy great porque esta al nivel de ellas
Submitted by other on May 18, 2014

This is a very well prepared school I think staff is very freindly with students especially Mrs.A.Mercado very well trained professionals we would consider this school for others
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2013

This school is on the path to becoming a very sought after elementary. Every year it gets better and better. More of the Larchmont locals are sending their children there because of that.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2012

After trying without success to get our son into a charter or magnet school he started here in September and we could not be happier. The class size is relatively small compared to other schools, the principal and other staff know each and every child, everyone from the teachers to the cleaning staff really care about this school. The effort of the staff, teachers, and students shows in the latest test scores which went up again to 855. Our son is very happy here and with growing support from local parents Van Ness Ave. will only get better.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2011

There is ongoing bullying at this school. Personally I don't think the administration is capable of creating a culture where bullying does not occur. I find the administration unctuous when what is needed is to create a culture of compassion. Look up Larchmont Charter, another public school that is nearby. At this moment they have 618 overwhelmingly positive reviews on greatschools.org. They also have a waiting list of 1,000. That should tell you all you need to know.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2010

Is a small school. Going to her more than 200 students. School direktor and other staff are very commited to the implementation of how difficult his job. My grandsohn attend akinder class,thanks to high educational advantages a teacher, makes very good progress.
Submitted by student on June 06, 2007

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Submitted by parent on May 29, 2007

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