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Nestle Avenue Charter

5060 Nestle Ave., Tarzana, CA 91356Los Angeles Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Charter
387
Students
Total enrolled
$25,983
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 81% vs nat'l
20.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 32% vs nat'l
62/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 387 students in grades KG–05 in Tarzana, California.
81% above average funding
District spends $25,983 per pupil, 81% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 62th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Nestle Avenue Charter is a mid-sized elementary in Tarzana, California, serving grades KG–05 with 387 students. The district invests $25,983 per student — 81% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 62/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Nestle Avenue Charter

387
Total Students
20.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
60%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility60%
National avg 52% · 234 students
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062271003210

Academic Outcomes at Nestle Avenue Charter

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 62th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 91356

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,983Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,983
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,433
Student Support$4,937
Administration$3,118
Operations$3,897
Other$2,598
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,983 spent per student, an estimated $11,511 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
26%
State government
54.5%
Local (property tax)
26.4%
Federal programs
19.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,983/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (62/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
Alfred B. Nobel Charter MiddleGeorge Ellery Hale Charter AcademyThomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media MagnetPaul Revere Charter Middle
↓
High School
Grover Cleveland Charter HighSan Pedro Senior HighNorth Hollywood Senior HighPhineas Banning Senior High
+20 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyLos Angeles County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLos Angeles Unified →
Phone: (818)342-6148
NCES ID: 062271003210
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tarzana seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
5060 Nestle Ave., Tarzana, CA 91356
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.