- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Balboa, CA
Anatola Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anatola Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002812
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anatola Avenue Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Lake Balboa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anatola Avenue Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anatola Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Lake Balboa, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Anatola Avenue Elementary shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 062271002812 · Lake Balboa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 17.9:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Anatola Avenue Elementary shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anatola Avenue 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 269
Anatola Avenue Elementary
269 students
What this shows Anatola Avenue Elementary reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anatola Avenue Elementary compares
Anatola Avenue Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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 + 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 6.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Anatola Avenue 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 Anatola Avenue 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anatola Avenue 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 Lake Balboa
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bassett Street Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Cohasset Street Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Lemay Street Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Gault Street Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 21.3:1 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anatola Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Anatola Avenue Elementary?
Anatola Avenue Elementary has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Balboa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anatola Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anatola Avenue Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Anatola Avenue Elementary?
82.8% of students at Anatola Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anatola Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anatola Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Lake Balboa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anatola Avenue Elementary?
Anatola Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Anatola Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Balboa?
By Resource Investment Index, Anatola Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Lake Balboa, 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 Lake Balboa on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Anatola Avenue 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.