Enrollment
291
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Encino, CA
Academy for Enriched Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Enriched Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271013006
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Enriched Sciences earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Encino · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Enriched Sciences has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Enriched Sciences ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Encino, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Enriched Sciences compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Enriched Sciences
Academy for Enriched Sciences is a mid-sized elementary school in Encino, California, enrolling 291 students.
At 22.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the California average.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 509 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Encino's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lanai Road Elementary (566 students): Academy for Enriched Sciences is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.4:1 vs 25.7:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Academy for Enriched Sciences.
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 Academy for Enriched Sciences compares
Academy for Enriched Sciences on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 18.9%
Two or More 16.5%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Academy for Enriched Sciences is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Academy for Enriched Sciences.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Academy for Enriched Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Enriched Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Encino
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lanai Road Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Encino Charter Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 24:1 students per teacher
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Standard public school
494 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Emelita Street Elementary
Standard public school
275 students 19.6:1 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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Enriched Sciences
How many students attend Academy for Enriched Sciences?
Academy for Enriched Sciences has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Encino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Enriched Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Enriched Sciences is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Enriched Sciences?
22.4% of students at Academy for Enriched Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Enriched Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Enriched Sciences is White at 31.6% of enrollment, in Encino, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Enriched Sciences?
Academy for Enriched Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Enriched Sciences rank among elementary schools in Encino?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Enriched Sciences ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Encino, 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 Encino on the city page.
Is Academy for Enriched Sciences a good school?
Academy for Enriched Sciences earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Academy for Enriched Sciences, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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