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Public School | Grades K-5 | Los Angeles Unified

Fernangeles Elementary School is located in Sun Valley, CA and is one of 673 elementary schools in Los Angeles Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 815 students in grades K-5.

Fernangeles Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Fernangeles Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.

Fernangeles Elementary School had an API growth score of 776 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Fernangeles Elementary School's 2012 base score was 774, however the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Fernangeles Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Fernangeles Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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12001 Art St, Sun Valley, CA 91352

(818) 767-0380

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Fernangeles Elementary School

I was not impressed, i only loved there Pre K program that will no longer be there after this year.

Submitted by a Parent on Apr 16, 2011

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Alejandra: Fernangeles is the best elementary school. It also has very good and nice teacher, that care for their teachers.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 815

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Fernangeles Elementary School had 96% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

95%

White

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Los Angeles Unified District Spending

$11,386Per Pupil

The Los Angeles Unified spends $11,386 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Los Angeles Unified District

19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Fernangeles Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the CST

What is it?

The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.

How is it Scored?

Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the CAT6

What is it?

The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.

Which Grades and Subjects?

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