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13400 Erwin Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401-3014
Summary
Erwin Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
56.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
55.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,416/4,657 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,215/4,657 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 580 |
| Low-Income Students | 524 (91.6%) |
| English Learners | 200 (35.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.3 points from last year and rose 18.4 points over the full period. Math rose 9.2 points from last year and rose 16.8 points over the full period.
•Math +16.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.0% to 58.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 66% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.0% to 70.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
31.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Erwin Elementary compare within the district?
Erwin Elementary is No. 100 in reading and No. 92 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Erwin Elementary rank in California?
Erwin Elementary ranks No. 1,416 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,215 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Erwin Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 75 in reading and No. 72 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.3% meet the reading standard and 54.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Erwin Elementary compare with other schools in Van Nuys?
Erwin Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Van Nuys with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Van NuysHow does Erwin Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Erwin Elementary is No. 258 in reading and No. 224 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Erwin ElementaryThis school | 55.8% | 56.4% |
| Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary | 22.2% | 30.3% |
| Ararat Charter | 31.4% | 38.6% |
