Enrollment
439
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawthorne, CA
138th Street
Federal NCES profile for 138th Street, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142807146
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
138th Street earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.3:1
- large classes for California
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
138th Street has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 138th Street ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA.
School address
District: Wiseburn Unified · California
NCES ID 060142807146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 138th Street compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at 138th Street
138th Street is a mid-sized elementary school in Hawthorne, California, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 36% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #401.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (21%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hawthorne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Zela Davis (843 students): 138th Street is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.3:1 vs 24.8:1).
Wiseburn Unified also operates Richard Henry Dana Middle (953 students) and Juan De Anza Elementary (612 students) alongside 138th Street.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 138th Street compares
138th Street on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,605
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 20.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 8.2%
African American 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, 138th Street is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wiseburn Unified, which includes 138th Street.
$13,605
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 35.2%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How 138th Street Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan De Anza Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Cabrillo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Success Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 138th Street's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Hawthorne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Zela Davis
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Ramona
Standard public school
767 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Eucalyptus
Standard public school
709 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Juan De Anza Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Kornblum
Standard public school
566 students 27:1 students per teacher
Jefferson
Standard public school
549 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about 138th Street
How many students attend 138th Street?
138th Street has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawthorne, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 138th Street?
The student-teacher ratio at 138th Street is 29.3:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 138th Street?
24.7% of students at 138th Street are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 138th Street?
The largest demographic group at 138th Street is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 138th Street?
138th Street has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 138th Street rank among elementary schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, 138th Street ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hawthorne on the city page.
Is 138th Street a good school?
138th Street earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wiseburn Unified?
Besides 138th Street, Wiseburn Unified also operates Richard Henry Dana Middle (953 students), Juan De Anza Elementary (612 students), and Juan Cabrillo Elementary (518 students). See the Wiseburn Unified district page for the complete list.
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