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Delevan Drive Elementary School in Burbank, California

Delevan Drive Elementary School Detail

(323) 255-0571
4168 West Avenue 42
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Levels: K-6
District: Los Angeles Unified School District


Delevan Drive Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:10.1% (2009)
Black, non-Hispanic:2.67% (2009)
Hispanic:49.33% (2009)
Asian:6.1% (2009)
Pacific Islander:0% (2009)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0% (2009)
Unspecified:0.38% (2009)
Filipino:31.43% (2009)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:53.77% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:18.1% (2008)

Delevan Drive Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating5
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Delevan Drive Elementary School Reviews

Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-30
“Teachers and Parents alike are committed to making it the best school in the area for our kids.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-10-20
“There is not a more dedicated group of parents and teachers that work to encompass the whole child and make the public system work. The parents teachers and children are beyond amazing and Delevan is a diamond in our community.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-15
“Delevan is conviently located close to my house so I walk my daughter to school. It was a great school when I went there for elementary and is still just as great now that my daughter is going there.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-15
“That they really do care about the student education. They are always try to raise money so they can do nice things for the kids!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-14
“Both of my kids go there. It is a gfeat school with great teacers. My dauther is in 6th grade and my son is in 5th grade. It also won a blue ribbon award and raised their API scores. Delevan Dr. is the best school ever that I would ever enroll my kids. They are Number 1!!!!!!!!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2009-10-11
“too much fun compared to other schools needs to be mors strict”
This review was posted by a other.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-07
“Great school,excellent teachers,and involved parents! a very healthy and friendly environment for children..You can see happy faces everywhere!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-07
“The Principal and the Teachers are great and always in the top 10.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-25
“great school! teachers are amongst the best, some of the highest level of education being taught here, with many parents taking part in school activities making sure their kids can fully benefit from their education. All around A+”
This review was posted by a other.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-19
“Delevan is a high achieving and now a distinguished Blue Ribbon School. The winning combination of strong leadership, caring and dedicated teachers, and a strong PTA and supportive community. Any family would be very fortunate to attend this lovely gem of a school”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-09-18
“It's a smaller school with a cozier feeling. The staff and faculty are great and the facility well maintained. Our daughter was there for Pre-K last year and enjoying Kinder right now. She gained some great friends (who have great parents). From what I see so far, I wish the curriculum was more advanced since she could read, write, add, subtract, and so much more before she entering Kindergarten, but its a school and not a private tutor. I'm hopeful that as she advances thru the grades, the curriculum will pair up with what we do at home. They have a new Principal now and I think she will keep the momentum going.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-05-22
“Both my kids go to Delevan Drive and they love it. You can tell how an environment is for your children when they express how they feel about it. If my kids are happy I'm happy. They have learned so much and the teachers are great. When my daughter was struggling the teaching did everything to help. I love that the school knows how handle situations, not just on education but any problems that come up. I wish this school went to 12th grade.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-03-27
“My daughter started Delevan Drive this year. She is in Mrs. Acosta's pre-K class. I couldn't be happier. We had her enrolled in a Montessori school that was very expensive. However, I have found that she is learing more at Delevan than she did at Montessori. The school really makes everyone feel welcomed. You can tell when your on campus that there is a team environment with the teachers, students, administration and parents. I have found everyone to be so helpful and really nice. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality education within a positive environment.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2007-04-09
“Delevan is an exceptional school compared to others in the neighborhood. Like with everything else in life, there are good and bad things to be considered (PTA and staff members). A parent will do well at this school so long as he/she has the Principal's seal of approval. There are after-school programs now, but, why did it take the Principal so long to approve parents to bring it into our school? And, why charge the kids so much money? Technically, Delevan Drive is still in the 'barrio'; more than 1/2 of the students get free lunch. Why isn't the Principal working harder to get the FREE after school program offered by the State to come into Delevan?”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-03-29
“Delevan Drive is an academically outstanding school. As far as extracurricular activities, there is an after school program that is dependent on the time and energy of the parents. Those on the committee are responsible for everything from seeking out teachers to scholarships and finances. That is a lot work! So if one is really concerned about after school activities, my advice is to volunteer! Make your mark, make a difference, walk the walk, not just talk the talk. You will see that it is rewarding, fulfilling and making a difference with children who have never been privet to these activities. Delevan Drive certainly has room for improvement. Such as a new cafeteria/auditorium, homework club, fresh ideas for fundraising,improving our schools garden, but Rome was not built in a day. By working together and taking baby steps we can make a difference. I believe so! Do You?”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-03-27
“Delevan Drive has strong parent involvement; the school couldn't hold special activities or events without them. The annual Harvest Fest & Book Fair night average 75 volunteers at a time.Every month the PTA holds an activity or event for the students; if there was any more involvement, it would interfere with the curriculum.In regards to the last posting, the Xmas Program holds 4 performances so there is always enough room. The parents are responsible for starting and organizing the Afterschool Program. There is a maximum of 15 students per class to avoid overcrowding. The vice principal has recently started a valet service with parents volunteering. Everyone at Delevan works as a team;the students,teachers,staff,and parents. This school is a model for all schools in LAUSD.”
This review was posted by a staff.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2007-03-18
“I am unhappy with the LAUSD curriculum, not necessarily the school. Open court reading and the math curriculum are all that is concentrated on. This is what makes the school's API so high. There are after school programs to supplement other subjects, but I have found them to be over crowded. The PTA involvement is LACKING. There is not enough time within the rigorous open court and math to focus on the individual.The xmas program was a disappointment. There is not enough room in the theater to seat parents. Afterschool supervision is minimal and dangerous.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2007-03-14
“Delevan is a wonderful school eventhough there is a lack of parent involvement and a feuding PTA. The children have maintained their innocence and are oblivious to parent rivalries. The school now offers after school activities thru PTA funding, however, class fees are $60 for 1x/wk, 8-wk course. They should have a diversity in what is offered; something that would actually benefit a child (i.e. homework help, math-a-palooza, science, karate, not 'yard games'). The school's API is one of the highest in the area thanks to the wonderful teachers employed, despite the Principal's leadership abilities.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-02-24
“This is an incredible school with an outstanding staff. Nothing is ever perfect and this situation is no different. For the most part everyone is one the same page with the success of their children and all children being the ultimate goal. Luckily the year is coming to an end and this will allow for a new team to come in and handle unfinished buisnes.”
This review was posted by a staff.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-02-14
“The after school program offers truly outstanding classes, such as music, art, engineering through legos, basketball, and others that complement in-class instruction. Every class offers scholarships and sibling discount rates that are advertised together with class information. Thanks to Delevan s PTA, all scholarships that demonstrated need have been awarded, making the program accessible to everyone. I can only hope that all parents know that they are available and apply for them.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-02-01
“The teachers are great and staff is wonderful but it is unfortunate that after school music and art classes isolate the haves from the have nots.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-02-17
“I have three kids attending this school from the oldest since kindergarten. The teachers and faculty are doing an awesome job as to making this school maintain above average for the required API scores. Continue to doing a great job!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-01-12
“I think overall Delevan Drive is a great school. My 1st grade daughter loves it. Her teacher is wonderful, with many years of experience. The only downside to the school is the lack of an after school program. They only have a supervised play yard, which is truly not supervised all that well. But if you are able to make other arrangements for your child after school, this really is a terrific school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-04-07
“This is an excellent school and it's API scores are higher than it's neighboring schools, Dahlia and Eagle Rock Elementary School. Parents are trully involved in their children's education. The only complaint I have is the lack of extracurricular activities.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2004-09-15
“I dont see any Extracurrcicular activities such as soccer game, football games, swimming and camping trip and field trip and the school does not have any resources to find girls/boys scouts for my two kids to keep them activity. as for Parents/teacher (PTA evening meetings), I dont participate the PTA meetings as I am not sure whether provide sign language interpreters.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-08-04
“This is one of the better elementary schools in the Los Angeles county and around our area. The staff are involved with the student programs. Wonderful place.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-05-03
“I had my kids attend Delevan since kinder, now my kids are really well educated and respectful of other kids and elders, thanks to Delevan Elementary.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-03-02
“I pulled out my two little children from a famous private school (in the middle of the school year!) and transferred them to Delevan Drive Elementary School! I am just so happy and relieved! Principal and the whole staff are very dignified, professional yet caring, warm and friendly. Thank you and more power!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-01-02
“Excellent School! Dedicated Principal that expects and receives the Best from the Teachers. I changed my children from private school to Delevan. It has been a wonderful experience.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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