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School Comparison

Van Nuys Elementary
vs.
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Van Nuys Elementary
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
  • Van Nuys Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary (137 vs. 125).
  • Van Nuys Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary (3 vs. 2).
  • Source Data Limit: 2 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Van Nuys Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary (137 vs. 125).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Van Nuys Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary (3 vs. 2).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Van Nuys Elementary
$22,606.43
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
$22,606.43
Local revenue share
Van Nuys Elementary
26.2%
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
26.2%
State revenue share
Van Nuys Elementary
55%
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
55%
Federal revenue share
Van Nuys Elementary
18.8%
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Van Nuys Elementary
34.7%
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
34.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.