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St. Elisabeth School

Private | K-8 | 240 students

Living in Van Nuys

Situated in an inner city neighborhood. The median home value is $276,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,210.

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Posted February 1, 2012

my child is currently in kinder. I am really disappointed in the school. I'm actually a formal alumni and decided that it would be a good school for my daughter. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The primary teachers seem to be working together which is a good sign that they care about the students. The problem lies on the office staff. They don't communicate well with the families. They don't inform you about the events with advance notice. Sometime my daughter misses out on events cause I don't find out about til that same day or the day before. I asked the school to fill out an magnet application for me and they gave me a hard time. I got interrogated why I was apply to a public school's magnet program. And did I really think that a public school can provide a better education for my daughter. When I go into the office there's hardly anyone there to help me out with any question. At one point I went in to change my home address and was handed a binder with all student's personal information and was told to find my card and change it myself. I don't like the idea that anyone can just open a binder and see my personal info. They need to be more professional.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2010

My son goes here since Kinder its ok the office staff is horrible but the teachers are good. They need administration changes thats all
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2010

I love my school it is awesome! I know all the kids there, I am in student council, and I barely arrived here last year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 26, 2009

Great community, great education, with emphasis on 21st Century Skills in a faith based environment. Excellence is emphasized for mind, body and spirit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Its very friendly family oriented, Great teachers that give our children the best education
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Posted September 18, 2009

because is a great school and have a very god teachers


Posted September 18, 2009

They way they educate the children is great they teach them values, its one of the best catholic schools in the Valley


Posted September 18, 2009

By far the best education a kid can receive fun activities great attitude
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2009

Great teachers and staff. Their commitment to a quality education is and will always be a priority for this school. Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

It is fun. We have a beautiful choir of children who sing in mass. We also have good and fun programs for families and for kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2009

Moved here from AZ. This school is 1 year behind in curriculum. Very disappointed with Principal. Tuition is too high and principal over charges for parent participation and fund raising. I would not recommend this school to anyone. Public school offers more in education and curriculum.
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Posted May 7, 2009

This school is not pretty, no stretches of g grass for the kids to play, no trees, no fancy facilities. But for the price of tuition(if you heavily volunteer) I feel like me son is getting a great catholic education. His writing has really improved and I love his teacher's as well as the teacher's aide. I always feel informed about what is going on in his classroom adn I think the office workers and principel really bed over backwards to help the parents in whatever way they can.
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Posted February 5, 2009

I Love my daughter's School!!! It's small and everyone knows everybody by their first and last name. Its a great community of Caring Teachers, Staff and Great Parent Volunteers that are so involved with the kids. My daughter has advanced so much in one year.
—Submitted by a parent


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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
Hispanic 92%
White 6%
Asian 2%
Black 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Tagalog
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Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Barbara Barreda
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
  • Extended/longer school day
Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
Associations
  • NCEA

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Religious

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
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Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Notre Dame High School
Alemany High School
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6635 Tobias Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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Phone: (818) 779-1766

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