- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Academy for Enriched Sciences held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 062271013006 · Encino, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 22.4:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Academy for Enriched Sciences held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academy for Enriched Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 291
Academy for Enriched Sciences
291 students
What this shows Academy for Enriched Sciences reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Enriched Sciences compares
Academy for Enriched Sciences 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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
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 (~291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.