- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
138th Street held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 060142807146 · Hawthorne, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 29.3:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Henry Dana Middle (953 students)
138th Street held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
138th Street in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Henry
Richard Henry Dana Middle
953 students
- Juan De Anza E
Juan De Anza Elementary
612 students
- Juan Cabrillo
Juan Cabrillo Elementary
518 students
- This school
138th Street
439 students
- Success Learni 14
Success Learning Center
14 students
What this shows 138th Street reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How 138th Street compares
138th Street held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Wiseburn Unified reports $15,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.