- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Panorama City, CA
Alta California Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alta California Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271012806
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta California Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Panorama City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta California Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta California Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Panorama City, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Alta California Elementary held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062271012806 · Panorama City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 19:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Alta California Elementary held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta California Elementary 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 588
Alta California Elementary
588 students
What this shows Alta California Elementary reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta California Elementary compares
Alta California Elementary 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
Asian 3.9%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Alta California Elementary is less 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 Alta California Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta California Elementary'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 Panorama City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Michelle Obama Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Liggett Street Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Panorama City Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Chase Street Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 19:1 students per teacher
Ranchito Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Street Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 17.1:1 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta California Elementary
How many students attend Alta California Elementary?
Alta California Elementary has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Panorama City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta California Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta California Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta California Elementary?
95.8% of students at Alta California Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta California Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alta California Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Panorama City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta California Elementary?
Alta California Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Alta California Elementary rank among elementary schools in Panorama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta California Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Panorama City, 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 Panorama City on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Alta California Elementary, 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.