Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Van Nuys, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-5
4,742nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 16%▲ Improving
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary 4,742nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 16th in 2025 — improving.
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 195 students tested
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 397 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.6% | 90.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 2.7% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.7 pts |
Homes near Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Typical home value $831K in zip 91405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Hazeltine Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.3 mi away3,357th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 35% - 4Ararat CharterLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away · charter3,669th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 4Van Nuys ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away3,732nd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 5Kittridge Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi away2,832nd of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 37% - 7Lashon AcademyLos Angeles County Office of Education · 1.1 mi away · charter1,972nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 41% - 3Valerio Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away4,139th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 3Columbus Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away3,993rd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 7Erwin ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away2,156th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary in?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Van Nuys, California.
Is Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary 4,742nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary?
Hispanic 91%, White 4%, Asian 3%, Two or more races 1% (397 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91405 is $831K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.