Columbus Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades K-5
3,993rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Columbus Avenue Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Columbus Avenue Elementary 3,993rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Columbus Avenue Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 202 students tested
Columbus Avenue 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 | 88.1% | 90.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 2.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Columbus Avenue Elementary
Typical home value $831K in zip 91405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Columbus Avenue Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Sylvan Park ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away2,333rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 3Bassett Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away4,110th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 33% - 3Valerio Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi away4,139th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 4Ararat CharterLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away · charter3,669th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 4Van Nuys ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away3,732nd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 7Lashon AcademyLos Angeles County Office of Education · 1 mi away · charter1,972nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 41% - 2Andres and Maria Cardenas ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away4,742nd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 18% - 3Cohasset Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi away4,053rd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Columbus Avenue Elementary in?
Columbus Avenue Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Van Nuys, California.
Is Columbus Avenue Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbus Avenue Elementary 3,993rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbus Avenue Elementary?
Hispanic 90%, White 5%, Asian 2%, Black 1% (397 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbus Avenue 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.