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Lemay Street Elementary School

17520 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lemay Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lemay Street Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Motto
It’s a great day to be a Lemay Lion!

School Rankings

Lemay Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemay Street Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2869 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
34%
55-59%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lemay Street Elementary School's ranking?
Lemay Street Elementary School is ranked #2869 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lemay Street Elementary School?
336 students attend Lemay Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lemay Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemay Street Elementary School?
Lemay Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lemay Street Elementary School offer ?
Lemay Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lemay Street Elementary School part of?
Lemay Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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